When Drew Brees plays his first game in 2020, he’ll join a small club of players who have logged 20 seasons in the NFL.
To date, just 21 men have reached that exclusive mark of longevity. It’s an interesting mix of kickers and quarterbacks, Hall of Famers and journeymen.
Tom Brady is a member. So is Brett Favre. But who else reached the two-decade mile marker? Let’s take a look, starting with …
George Blanda: 26 seasons
There are a few quarterbacks on this list and a lot of kickers. But only one was both a quarterback and kicker. Blanda played until the age of 48 after both throwing and kicking for the Bears, Colts, Oilers and Raiders. His final start under center came at the age of 41, but kicked for seven more seasons. He still owns the record for most extra points made (943) and attempted (959). He died in 2010 at the age of 83.