Rodgers Set for 22nd NFL Season
The four-time NFL MVP is reportedly set to re-sign with the Steelers during an upcoming visit to Pittsburgh this weekend.
Doing so would allow Rodgers to continue climbing the all-time record books in passing statistics and age metrics. The Super Bowl XLV MVP turns 43 on Dec. 2, which would make him one of the oldest quarterbacks to ever start a game.
Where Rodgers Ranks Among Oldest Quarterbacks
Upon signing, Rodgers will trail only Tom Brady, Steve DeBerg, Vinny Testaverde, Warren Moon and Philip Rivers in that department.
While he would be the NFL's oldest active player next season, Rodgers would still have a ways to go to climb the oldest NFL players all-time list. George Blanda, who played until age 48 as quarterback/kicker, and kicker Morten Andersen, who played through his age-47 season, lead the way.
Oldest Players in NFL History
Age 45: Ben Agajanian, Gary Anderson, Tom Brady, John Carney, Bobby Marshall, John Nesser
Age 44: Steve DeBerg, Warren Moon, Eddie Murray, Vinny Testaverde, Adam Vinatieri, Philip Rivers
Potential Historical Partnership
Upon starting for Pittsburgh in Week 1, Rodgers and his longtime Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy would make NFL history. They would become the first head coach-starting quarterback duo to win a Super Bowl together — which they did for the Packers facing the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV — to then start a game together on a different team.