The 20-season club: These 21 players are the NFL’s true iron men

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 …

Phil Dawson: 20 seasons

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A University of Texas product, Dawson was waived by both the Raiders and Patriots before being given a chance with the Browns in 1999. He’d play the next 15 seasons with the team, breaking Lou Groza’s team record for most field goals made in the process.