Donovan Porterie continues indoor football career at age 39 with Chupcabras
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
FootballDonovan Porterie, 39, is playing for the New Mexico Chupcabras after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon that sidelined him for two years. Embracing the role of veteran leader, he has garnered respect from younger teammates despite the team’s 2-10 start. Porterie aims to finish his career with the Chupcabras and has expressed interest in continuing next season. He previously played for various indoor football teams and had a brief stint in the NFL, accumulating over 6,700 passing yards at UNM.
- •Porterie is the starting quarterback for the Chupcabras.
- •The team has struggled with a 2-10 record this season.
- •Porterie aims to prove he can still compete despite his age.
- •He has experience with multiple arena football franchises.
- •Porterie expressed interest in returning for another season.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Why Chupacabras' 'O.G.' QB Donovan Porterie is still playing indoor football at 39
"Donovan Porterie admitted it was a little odd at first. During training camp with the New Mexico Chupcabras, he started to hear it from other players, many of them younger by at least a decade. The nickname that any player of his age and stature will almost inevitably receive should they make it to that point. O.G. If the nickname was a bit of a shock at first, the former New Mexico ...
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