I just noticed this guy and wonder how rare it is for a non-kicker to play into his 17th pro season/age 38 season.

https://usflwfl.myfootballnow.com/player/1527

I think I've seen two - managing a lot of teams in a year and a half. Once they reach season 15, they have about a 1 in 6 chance of making it to 17. Most players have lost their mobility by 15, so nobody watches them fade away in FA.

https://victory.myfootballnow.com/player/1300

I have a 17th year player on this team. First year of the league if that matters.

Funny seeing this thread because just this morning I saw this guy in FA in NFL League.
OL in his 18th year and still a capable player.

https://nfl.myfootballnow.com/player/1044

When the game ends, he's still trying to find a parking space! ;)

I had a DT His name was Gary smith played right up until he was 40
https://mfn27.myfootballnow.com/player/3510