Top 30 NFL players age 30 and over includes Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

CBS Sports has released a ranking of the top 30 NFL players aged 30 and older as the 2026 regular season approaches. Key names include Mike Evans, who recently joined the 49ers after a notable tenure with the Buccaneers, and Kevin Byard, now with the Patriots, following a successful stint with the Bears. Travis Kelce, now 36, returns for what could be his final season after contemplating retirement. The list is filled with players still capable of performing at elite levels despite advancing age. Players' eligibility is determined by their age as of September 9, when the regular season kicks off.
- •Players aged 30 or older are featured ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Mike Evans signed with the 49ers after leaving the Buccaneers.
- •Travis Kelce returns for his 14th NFL season, possibly his last.
- •Kevin Byard led the NFL in interceptions last season with seven.
- •The rankings highlight talent that defies aging in the NFL.
- 12:43 PMCBS NFL — Ranking top 30 NFL players age 30 and over: Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes enter the equation for first time
"Some of the NFL's brightest stars are now entering their 30s
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