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49ers roster has one glaring problem
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers have the second-oldest roster in the NFL, with an average age over 27 for their offense. They have 14 players aged 30 or older, including the oldest active player, Jon Weeks, at 40.
Key points
- 49ers have the second-oldest roster in the NFL
- Only the Washington Commanders have an older average age
- 14 players on the 49ers are 30 years or older
- Jon Weeks is the oldest active NFL player at 40
- Defensively, the 49ers rank as the 11th-youngest team
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The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 season with a lot of experience — for better or for worse.
San Francisco has the second-oldest roster in the league, per Fantasy Life's Ian Hartitz, buoyed by the oldest offense in the NFL. Only the Washington Commanders have an older average age, and only three teams have an offense where the average age is greater than 27 — the 49ers, the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals.
It's not hard to see why the 49ers are so old. Firstly, they signed the oldest active NFL player in 40-year-old long snapper Jon Weeks. In total, the 49ers have 14 players 30 years or older — eight of whom are on offense such as offensive tackle Trent Williams, who is 37, and fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who is 35.
Defensively, the 49ers rank as the 11th-youngest team, though, with an average age of 25.91. Edge rusher Mykell Williams, their 2025 first-rounder, is still only 21. Other defensive starters like safety Malik Mustapha, and are all under the age of 25, too.
Q&A
What is the average age of the San Francisco 49ers roster?
The San Francisco 49ers have the second-oldest roster in the NFL, with an average age over 27 for their offense.
Who is the oldest player on the San Francisco 49ers roster?
The oldest player on the San Francisco 49ers roster is long snapper Jon Weeks, who is 40 years old.
How many players on the 49ers are 30 years or older?
The 49ers have 14 players who are 30 years or older, with eight of them playing on offense.
