Tom Brady retired earlier last week with a room full of trophies and an encyclopedia of accolade. But he’ll lose out on one honor: He’s not the oldest quarterback to start an NFL game.
Steve DeBerg was 44 years and 279 days when he made his last start as a member of the Falcons. On Oct. 25, 1998, against the Jets, DeBerg got the call. A New York defense — led by defensive coordinator Bill Belichick — sacked him three times on the way to a 28-3 win. DeBerg was 9-for-20 for 117 yards and an interception.
DeBerg would see mop up duty the rest of the season for the NFC champions, but that would be it.