Ageless oldies but goodies defying Father Time around NFL

Tennessee Titans running back Adrian Peterson answers questions after an NFL football practice Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans signed the 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back to help replace injured NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol and will miss Sunday’s game at Kansas City. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, that Rodgers was in the protocol, but would not say if Rodgers had tested positive nor if the reigning NFL MVP has been vaccinated. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after throwing an interception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

FILE - Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) walks back to the locker room after the team defeats the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Age is a funny thing in the NFL, where many players are considered “over the hill” in their 30s. And even younger, depending on the position you play. Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth turns 40 in five weeks — on Dec. 12, fittingly an NFL Sunday. And Los Angeles is off that day with a Monday night game at Arizona, so Whitworth can celebrate with a few naps and then get to bed early. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Green Bay Packers' Marcedes Lewis catches a pass in front of Washington Football Team's Jamin Davis during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

FILE - Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jason Peters (71) blocks during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. Age is a funny thing in the NFL, where many players are considered “over the hill” in their 30s. And even younger, depending on the position you play. “I just love the game," said 39-year-old Bears left tackle Jason Peters, the NFL's third-oldest active player. "When you stop loving the game, you’re going to let it go. Right now, I still love doing it. It’s fun to me.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)