The former Patriot, 46, was placed on IR by the Colts on Monday after having surgery to repair a knee injury that had plagued him this season.Colts officially placed kicker Adam Vinatieri and wide receiver Parris Campbell on the Injured Reserve list.With Vinatieri on IR and his career possibly over, Brady could hold the mantle as the NFL's oldest players for the next few seasons. The Detroit Lions signed him off the Cowboys practice squad last season and he played in one game for the NFC North team.Here's an updated look at the Patriots' cornerback depth chart with Jackson in the fold:It should be noted that Justin Bethel is listed at cornerback, but most of his snaps come on special teams.
He is currently 40 years old and will turn 41 December 28, 2013.
A strong case could be made that cornerback is the deepest position on the Patriots roster. Active athletes are in italics. He will turn 41 in January.The New England Patriots added even more depth to an elite group of cornerbacks Sunday by acquiring Michael Jackson Jackson, who's listed at 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, was a fifth-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2019. But here we are — 20 seasons, 16 division titles and four Super Bowl MVP awards later.
He will certainly be proud of it as well, as this title aligns with his health and athletics company, TB12.The next oldest active player in the league is Drew Brees. He was a second-round pick out of Vanderbilt in 2019 but saw limited playing time as a rookie.The depth of the Patriots defense has been hit hard in recent months due to free agent departures and veterans opting out of the 2020 season amid concerns over COVID-19. Brett Smiley @brettsmiley Oct 20, 2016 at 4:33p ET . Bold denotes an active player: Most games for that position^ Elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame* Updated through the 2019 season. Oh, and did we mention that he has six Super Bowl rings?
Of course, that would depend on his health and when he decides to retire, but the title should continue to be his to keep.The only realistic threats to Brady's status as the NFL's oldest would be a comeback by Vinatieri or one by Matt Bryant, a 44-year-old kicker who started the season with the Atlanta Falcons before being cut. There have been a number of players who have played in the NFL at or above the age of 40 and have performed like they were still young sprightly players in the twenties. The following is a list of sport's oldest professional athletes. Even way back in the Jurassic era of 2001, there were concerns among NFL cognoscenti that Brees' short stature would be a hindrance.
Neither seems very likely given the struggles the two veterans have endured this year.Vinatieri made only 68 percent of his field goals and 78.6 percent of his extra points (both career lows) while Bryant made just 64.3 percent of his field goals.The title of oldest active player may not mean a whole lot, but consider it a feather in the cap for Brady. The oldest active player in the NFL right now is none other than Adam Vinatieri, placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts. The New England Patriots quarterback, 42, officially took over the title from Indianapolis Colt kicker Adam Vinatieri.
Their passion for the game did not die with time, and their bodies somehow managed to withstand the rigours of the NFL year after year. share url email fbmsngr whatsapp sms. The NFL's version of AARP-eligible . He started his rookie season on Dallas' practice squad before being signed by Detroit.The 23-year-old played in only one game last season for the Lions.Updated Patriots cornerback depth chart after Michael Jackson trade with LionsPatriots acquire CB Michael Jackson in trade with LionsPatriots QB Cam Newton and Josh McDaniels are in the honeymoon phaseHow Julian Edelman let Cam Newton know about Patriots' complex playbookFor Josh McDaniels, adapting offense means tapping into Cam Newton's superpowerCam Newton provides update after openly wondering how he'd 'mesh' with Bill BelichickPatriots' Cam Newton says there's nothing to worry about with his health: 'I feel amazing'NFL Rumors: Patriots showing interest in ex-Jets TE Jordan LeggettJerod Mayo was 'shocked' by Dont'a Hightower, Patrick Chung opt-outsJarrett Stidham not backing down with Cam Newton around: 'I'm definitely ready'Why Cam Newton is so excited about 'surreal' opportunity with PatriotsBill Belichick confident in Patriots' safety protocols despite opt-outsMohamed Sanu shouts out Cam Newton in Patriots practice Instagram postPatriots Talk Podcast: Measuring the toll that opt-outs took around the NFLNFL Power Rankings: Where do Patriots stack up after opt-outs?NFL opt-outs: Complete list of players who won't play in 2020 seasonIf Patriots save cap space, plenty of big NFL free agents could be available in 2021Tom Brady shares his impressions of Buccaneers' skill players on offenseWillie McGinest expects Cam Newton to be Patriots' starting QB in Week 1Former Panthers OC explains 'biggest threat' Cam Newton poses to NFL defenses The group is led by Stephon Gilmore, who became the first Patriot ever to win the AP's NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2019.
The oldest active player in the NFL is Tom Brady. J.C. Jackson excelled in coverage last season, too, One of the most intriguing players in the Patriots secondary is second-year cornerback Joejuan Williams. Instead, the Purdue product has spent the last two decades proving that, like age, height is only a number — and so is 75,000, the passing yardage total he recently surpassed.
List of NFL players by games played. Father Time may be undefeated, but he's glancing nervously at the clock as he watches the ageless Vinatieri swing his right leg over and over and over.