Austin NivisonAug 20, 2026
The CBS Sports staff ranked the top 30 NFL players aged 30 and over, revealing picks 16-20 of the list.
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Our team of experts at CBS Sports has ranked the top 30 players over the age of 30 .
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“The full list is right here , but this is how the middle of the rankings shook out: 20. Seahawks DT Leonard Williams 19. Chiefs DT Chris Jones 18. Lions QB Jared Goff 17. Chargers S Derwin James 16. Bears G Joe Thuney”
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