These NFL legends defied the odds and set records for most seasons played! From Vinatieri's 24 seasons to Blanda's 26, their stories are inspiring! #NFL #Legends #RecordBreakers
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00:00 The average career length for an NFL player is 3.3 years, but these legends beat out the
00:04 odds to hold the record for most seasons played.
00:06 Adam Vinatieri 24 seasons
00:09 Kicker Adam Vinatieri played the NFL for 24 seasons.
00:12 For someone who went undrafted, that's quite the record.
00:15 After spending some time in Europe, Vinatieri signed up for the Patriots in 1996, where
00:18 he played for 10 seasons, winning 3 Super Bowls.
00:20 After becoming a free agent before the 2006 season, he signed with the Colts, where he
00:23 spent the rest of his career before retiring in 2021.
00:26 He ended his career with 2,673 points.
00:29 Marvin Anderson 25 seasons
00:31 Anderson played in the NFL for a staggering 25 seasons between 1982-2007.
00:35 He started his career with the New Orleans Saints.
00:37 During his career, he played for four different teams.
00:40 He ended his career with 565 field goals made and 2,544 points with George Bond at 26 seasons.
00:46 Another kicker on the list, kind of, George Bond played as a quarterback and a kicker,
00:50 making his NFL debut in 1949.
00:52 He threw over 26,000 yards and scored 335 field goals.
00:55 Despite 26 seasons in the NFL, he never managed to win a Super Bowl.