Jason Peters facts for kids
Peters with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 22, 1982 Queen City, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 328 lb (149 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Queen City | ||||||||
| College: | Arkansas (2000–2003) | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2004 | ||||||||
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Jason Raynard Peters (born January 22, 1982) is a former American football player. He was a very strong offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played for many teams, including the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks. Jason Peters played for 21 seasons in the NFL before he retired in 2025.
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College Football Career
Jason Peters was a talented athlete in high school. He played both football and basketball. After high school, he went to the University of Arkansas. There, he played for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team.
Playing Different Positions
When he first joined the team, Jason played as a defensive tackle. This means he played on the defense, trying to stop the other team. Later, he moved to play tight end. A tight end is a player who can block for runs or catch passes.
College Highlights
In his junior year, Jason caught 21 passes. He gained 218 yards and scored four touchdowns. Because of his great performance, he was chosen for the second-team All-Southeastern Conference. This is a big honor for college players.
Starting His Professional Career
Before the NFL Draft
After his junior year, Jason Peters decided to enter the 2004 NFL draft. This meant he would try to join a professional NFL team. Even though he was a tight end in college, he was very big and strong. He often helped block for his team's running plays.
Many experts thought he would become an offensive tackle in the NFL. An offensive tackle protects the quarterback and helps block for running backs. Jason showed amazing speed for his size at the NFL Scouting Combine. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.93 seconds. This surprised many scouts.
Joining the Buffalo Bills
Jason Peters was not chosen in the 2004 NFL Draft. This made him an undrafted free agent. But many teams wanted him! The Buffalo Bills signed him in April 2004. He first joined their practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster.
He later joined the main team. Jason became known for his strong play on special teams. He also started learning to play offensive tackle.
Becoming a Starter
In 2006, Jason became the starting right tackle for the Bills. In 2007, he moved to left tackle. This is a very important position. The left tackle protects the quarterback's blind side. Jason played so well that he was chosen for the Pro Bowl in 2007. This is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL.
Contract Talks and Pro Bowl Selections
Before the 2008 season, Jason wanted a new contract. He was playing very well and felt he deserved more money. He missed some team activities while waiting for a new deal. But he returned in time for the regular season.
Jason was chosen for the Pro Bowl again in 2008. He was also named a Second-team All-Pro. This means he was one of the best players in the league at his position.
Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles
On April 17, 2009, the Buffalo Bills traded Jason Peters to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was very happy about this move. The Eagles signed him to a big contract. Their coach, Andy Reid, said Jason Peters was "the best left tackle in football."
Continued Success and Challenges
Jason continued to be a star player for the Eagles. He was selected for the 2010 Pro Bowl and 2011 Pro Bowl. He was also a second-team All-Pro in 2010.
In 2012, Jason had a serious injury to his Achilles tendon. This kept him from playing that season. But he worked hard to recover. In 2014, he signed a new contract with the Eagles.
Super Bowl Champion
Jason Peters helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LII in 2018. They beat the New England Patriots 41–33. This was a huge moment for Jason, as he earned his first Super Bowl ring.
He continued to play for the Eagles until 2020. He had some more injuries during his last seasons with the team.
Later NFL Teams
Chicago Bears
In 2021, Jason Peters signed with the Chicago Bears. He joined his former coaches there. He played in 15 games for the Bears that season.
Dallas Cowboys
In 2022, Jason signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He helped the team by providing depth and guiding younger players. He played in 10 games for the Cowboys. He even played right tackle for the first time since 2006 during one game.
Seattle Seahawks
In 2023, Jason Peters became the oldest active NFL player at 41 years old. He signed with the Seattle Seahawks practice squad in September 2023. He later joined their active roster. He was re-signed to the Seahawks practice squad in October 2024.
Retirement
Jason Peters officially announced his retirement from the NFL on February 25, 2025. He played for 21 seasons, which is a very long career in professional football! After retiring, he took a job working in the Seahawks' front office.
NFL Career Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Starts |
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| 2004 | BUF | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | BUF | 16 | 10 |
| 2006 | BUF | 16 | 16 |
| 2007 | BUF | 15 | 15 |
| 2008 | BUF | 13 | 13 |
| 2009 | PHI | 15 | 15 |
| 2010 | PHI | 14 | 14 |
| 2011 | PHI | 13 | 13 |
| 2013 | PHI | 16 | 16 |
| 2014 | PHI | 16 | 16 |
| 2015 | PHI | 14 | 14 |
| 2016 | PHI | 16 | 16 |
| 2017 | PHI | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | PHI | 16 | 16 |
| 2019 | PHI | 13 | 13 |
| 2020 | PHI | 8 | 8 |
| 2021 | CHI | 15 | 15 |
| 2022 | DAL | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | SEA | 8 | 2 |
| Career | 248 | 221 | |
