List of NFL players by games played

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Playing in the NFL is one of the most physically demanding sports. The players are exposed to many hard hits and are often injured. This plus given the fact the NFL is highly competitive, and there is a large group of talented players wanting to take the place of those who are injured or no longer able to perform at a high level, most careers are not long. The average length of a player's career in the National Football League is relatively short compared to other sports. One study shows the average career lasts around 3.3 years.[1] Kickers and punters careers average 4.87 seasons.[1] On the other end, the shortest average careers are the running backs, only 2.57 seasons.[1] According to data compiled by another study,[2] quarterbacks and offensive linemen are next on the list with average career spans of 4.44 and 3.63 seasons, respectively. Defensive linemen usually have longer careers than linebackers and cornerbacks. Wide receivers careers average just above running backs at 2.81 seasons[2]

Some players avoid injury and maintain their high skill level. The following list has the top 250 players who have the most regular season game appearances. All have played at least a dozen seasons in the league. One player, George Blanda[3] played in 4 decades from the 1940s to the 1970s. Blanda played 26 seasons and was 48 years old when he retired.

All-time most appearances

Regular season only:[4] (includes NFL and AFL games)

File:Morten Andersen at NFL Fan Rally.jpg
Morten Andersen played in 382 NFL games, more than any other player.
Positions played
C Center G Guard NT Nose Tackle QB Quarterback
CB Cornerback K Placekicker OL Off. Lineman RB Running Back
DE Defensive End KR Kick Returner OT Off. Tackle S Safety
DT Defensive Tackle LB Linebacker P Punter TE Tight End
FB Fullback LS Long Snapper PR Punt Returner WR Wide Receiver

If more than one position is listed for a player, the BOLD listing is his primary position. This list is sorted by 1) games played, 2) first year played, 3) last year played

Bold denotes an active player Most games for that position^ Elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame*
File:Tom Brady 2017.JPG
Tom Brady has played the most NFL games at quarterback, 335.
File:Detroit Lions placekicker Jason Hanson at the 2012 Lions training camp.jpg
Jason Hanson holds the NFL record of 21 seasons with the same team as placekicker for the Lions.
File:Jerry Rice.jpg
Jerry Rice played 303 games as a wide receiver, an NFL record.
File:Bruce-and-Clay-Matthews-80s.jpg
Bruce Matthews (left) played a record 296 games as an offensive lineman. His brother Clay (right) holds the record for games at linebacker.
File:Darrell Green 8-4-02 020804-N-5086M-004.jpg
No one has played more games at the cornerback position than Darrell Green
File:J Marshall.png
Jim Marshall holds the record for most games played at defensive end, 282.
File:Jason Witten vs. Redskins 2017.jpg
Jason Witten is second for longevity record for tight ends with 271 games played.
File:Lou Groza, American football placekicker, on a 1950 football card.jpg
Lou Groza, who set the standard for longevity, was both a kicker and offensive tackle for 268 (52 AAFC) games from the 1940s through the 1960s.
File:David Binn.JPG
David Binn played 256 games as a long snapper.
File:Rod Woodson 20010607-4.jpg
Rod Woodson leads all kick and punt returners with 238 games played. He was primarily a cornerback and also played safety.
File:Emmitt Smith.jpg
Emmitt Smith played a record 226 games at running back for the Cowboys and Cardinals before Frank Gore broke that record and retired with the current record of 241 games.
Regular Season Games Played
Rank Name Position Period Games
1 Script error: No such module "Sort".* K ^ 1982–2007 382
2 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1996–2019 365
3 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1982–2004 353
4 Script error: No such module "Sort". P ^ 1988–2009 352
5 Script error: No such module "Sort".* K, QB 1949–1975 340
6 Script error: No such module "Sort". QB ^ 2000–2022 335
7 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1992–2012 327
8 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1999–2018 305
9 Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR ^ 1985–2004 303
10 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1988–2010 302
Script error: No such module "Sort".* QB 1991–2010
12 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1991–2011 301
13 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1991–2009 297
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2004–2022
15 Script error: No such module "Sort".* OL ^ 1983–2001 296
16 Script error: No such module "Sort".* CB ^ 1983–2002 295
17 Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 2001–2020 287
18 Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2000–2017 286
19 Script error: No such module "Sort". TE ^ 2006–present 285
20 Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1985–2005 284
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2000–2018
22 Script error: No such module "Sort". DE ^ 1960–1979 282
23 Script error: No such module "Sort". LS ^, TE, LB 1983–2002 281
24 Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE 1985–2003 279
25 Script error: No such module "Sort". LB ^ 1978–1996 278
26 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1982–1999 273
27 Script error: No such module "Sort". TE 2003–2020 271
28 Script error: No such module "Sort".* TE 1997–2013 270
29 Script error: No such module "Sort".* LB 1990–2009 268
30 Script error: No such module "Sort".* QB 1998–2015 266
Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE, LB 2002–2018
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2005–2022
33 Script error: No such module "Sort".* K 1967–1985 263
Script error: No such module "Sort". OT ^ 1985–2002
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1993–2009
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 2004–2020
37 Script error: No such module "Sort". G ^ 1986–2005 262
38 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2007–2023 261
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 2008–present
40 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1978–1996 260
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 2004–2020
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 2009–present
43 Script error: No such module "Sort".* OT 1976–1995 259
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1985–2002
45 Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 1994–2010 256
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1998–2013
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2006–2022
48 Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 1956–1976 255
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 1984–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1988–2004
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2005–2021
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2009–present
53 Script error: No such module "Sort".* S ^ 1998–2015 254
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2007–present
55 Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 2005–2020 253
56 Script error: No such module "Sort". OT 1978–1994 251
57 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1974–1991 250
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1980–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort". S 1985–2000 «»
60 Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 2004–2021 249
61 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1984–2000 248
Script error: No such module "Sort". OT 2004–2023
Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 2005–present
64 Script error: No such module "Sort".* QB 1961–1978 246
Script error: No such module "Sort". C ^ 1969–1986
Script error: No such module "Sort". C ^ 1978–1994
67 Script error: No such module "Sort".* C 1974–1990 245
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 1998–2013
69 Script error: No such module "Sort". C 1980–1996 244
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 1990–2006
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1991–2006
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1995–2011
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 2003–2019
Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 2004–2020
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 2010–present
76 Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1988–2003 243
77 Script error: No such module "Sort".* QB 1983–1999 242
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2007–present
79 Script error: No such module "Sort". G 1969–1985 241
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1994–2009
Script error: No such module "Sort".* C 1994–2009
Script error: No such module "Sort".* CB 1997–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2002–2019
Script error: No such module "Sort". RB ^ 2005–2020
85 Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 1961–1978 240
Script error: No such module "Sort".* C 1962–1978
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1997–2012
88 Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1969–1986 239
Script error: No such module "Sort". C 1989–2004
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1989–2004
Script error: No such module "Sort". FB ^ 1993–2008
Script error: No such module "Sort". OT, G 2006–2021
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 2008–2023
94 Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1983–1998 238
Script error: No such module "Sort".* CB, KR, PR, S 1987–2003
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1990–2005
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1997–2011
98 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1998–2013 237
99 Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 1986–2000 236
Script error: No such module "Sort". NT ^ 1991–2007
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS, C 1995–2010
Script error: No such module "Sort".* TE 2003–2018
Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 2004–2019
104 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1979–1995 235
Script error: No such module "Sort". TE 1982–1997
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1997–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 2000–2015
108 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1962–1978 234
Script error: No such module "Sort". OT 1980–1995
Script error: No such module "Sort".* QB 1983–1998
Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1985–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1987–2002
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 1992–2006
Script error: No such module "Sort". FB 1995–2010
Script error: No such module "Sort". S 1996–2010
Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 2008–2022
117 Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1978–1993 233
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1982–1997
Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 1987–2007
Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE, LB 1997–2011
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 2010–present
122 Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE 1985–1999 232
Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE 1985–2000
124 Script error: No such module "Sort". C 1987–2002 231
125 Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1997–2011 230
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 1997–2011
127 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1990–2004 229
Script error: No such module "Sort". NT 1991–2007
129 Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1964–1979 228
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 1983–1998
Script error: No such module "Sort". C 1984–1999
Script error: No such module "Sort".* LB 1985–1999
Script error: No such module "Sort".* LB 1996–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort". S 2004–2019
135 Script error: No such module "Sort".* LB 1981–1995 227
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 1983–1997
Script error: No such module "Sort". OL 1985–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort". C 1997–2011
139 Script error: No such module "Sort".* S 1964–1979 226
Script error: No such module "Sort".* RB 1990–2004
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2004–2018
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 2011–present
143 Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE 1964–1979 225
Script error: No such module "Sort". CB 1983–1998
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1987–2002
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1998–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 2010–present
148 Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 1962–1977 224
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 1974–1989
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE, DT 1976–1990
Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1980–1995
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1987–2003
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1990–2003
Script error: No such module "Sort".* G 1993–2006
Script error: No such module "Sort".* S 1993–2007
Script error: No such module "Sort".* LB 1995–2008
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 1995–2008
Script error: No such module "Sort".* S 1996–2011
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 2005–2018
160 Script error: No such module "Sort". G 1979–1994 223
Script error: No such module "Sort". KR^, PR 1990–2003
Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1994–2009
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2008–2022
164 Script error: No such module "Sort".* RB 1982–1997 222
Script error: No such module "Sort".* G 1988–2001
Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 2009–present
167 Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 2001–2014 221
Script error: No such module "Sort". CB 2003–2017
169 Script error: No such module "Sort". P, QB 1988–2004 220
Script error: No such module "Sort". TE, LS 1992–2006
Script error: No such module "Sort". OT 1992–2006
Script error: No such module "Sort". OT 2008–2023
173 Script error: No such module "Sort".* DT ^ 1990–2003 219
Script error: No such module "Sort". DT ^ 1993–2009
Script error: No such module "Sort". OT 1994–2008
Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1996–2010
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1998–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort". C 2001–2014
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 2001–2016
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2006–2020
181 Script error: No such module "Sort".* QB 1957–1974 218
Script error: No such module "Sort".* DT 1967–1981
Script error: No such module "Sort". OL 1980–1995
Script error: No such module "Sort". NT, DT 1982–1996
Script error: No such module "Sort". LS 1985–1999
Script error: No such module "Sort".* WR 1998–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE 2002–2017
188 Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1963–1978 217
Script error: No such module "Sort".* G 1967–1981
Script error: No such module "Sort". OL 1973–1987
Script error: No such module "Sort". S 1983–1997
Script error: No such module "Sort".* CB 1988–2001
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 1998–2011
194 Script error: No such module "Sort".* K, OT 1950–1967 216
Script error: No such module "Sort". DT 1973–1988
Script error: No such module "Sort". CB 1975–1989
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1983–1996
Script error: No such module "Sort". KR, WR 1987–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE 1993–2007
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2009–2022
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2009–2022
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 2011–present
203 Script error: No such module "Sort".* LB 1969–1983 215
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1979–1994
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1984–1998
Script error: No such module "Sort".* CB 1999–2013
207 Script error: No such module "Sort". CB 1989–2002 214
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 1998–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort". NT 2006–2019
210 Script error: No such module "Sort".* CB 1961–1976 213
Script error: No such module "Sort". CB 1961–1977
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1970–1986
Script error: No such module "Sort".* DT 1980–1994
Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 1980–1998
Script error: No such module "Sort". G 1987–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort". DT 1987–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort". OL 1994–2007
218 Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1981–1996 212
Script error: No such module "Sort". TE 1982–1995
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 1984–1999
Script error: No such module "Sort". OT 1987–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1991–2005
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1994–2008
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2000–2013
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 2004–2017
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2012–present
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2012–present
228 Script error: No such module "Sort".* QB 1956–1973 211
Script error: No such module "Sort".* QB 1957–1975
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 1979–1993
Script error: No such module "Sort". RB 1984–1997
Script error: No such module "Sort". TE 1984–1997
Script error: No such module "Sort". C 1985–1999
Script error: No such module "Sort". DE 1989–2003
Script error: No such module "Sort".* CB, S 1991–2004
Script error: No such module "Sort". C 1999–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 2001–2014
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 2001–2014
Script error: No such module "Sort". CB 2006–2020
Script error: No such module "Sort". DT 2011–present
241 Script error: No such module "Sort".* C 1960–1974 210
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1963–1977
Script error: No such module "Sort".* TE 1963–1978
Script error: No such module "Sort".* DE 1968–1983
Script error: No such module "Sort". K 1976–1989
Script error: No such module "Sort". C 1998–2012
Script error: No such module "Sort". P 2012–present
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 2012–present
249 Script error: No such module "Sort".* DT 1975–1988 209
Script error: No such module "Sort". LB 1987–2000
Script error: No such module "Sort". CB 1992–2005
Script error: No such module "Sort". WR 1992–2007
Script error: No such module "Sort". QB 1999–2015
Script error: No such module "Sort". C 2000–2013
Script error: No such module "Sort". S 2006–2019
Rank Name Position Period Games

See also

References

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