Veteran CB Terence Newman still ticking at 37 years old
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Aug 9, 2015; Canton, OH, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Terence Newman (30) against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Terence Newman has been around for a while. The veteran cornerback is with the Minnesota Vikings now, but he was a Cincinnati Bengal before that and a Dallas Cowboy when he was in his prime.
On Friday, Newman turned 37 years old, which is remarkable since he's still holding onto a starting job with the Vikings.
Drafted with the fifth-overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft, the Kansas State product is entering his 13th season as a professional. He has played in 174 career games, collecting 37 interceptions and two Pro Bowl appearances along the way (2007, 2009).
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Newman's history with Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer can be traced back to Cincinnati and Dallas. That rapport, which took years to build, is the reason why first-round rookie Trae Waynes can't crack Minnesota's starting lineup.
We'll see how much longer Newman can maintain a high level of play, as he's currently the closest thing the NFL has to a timeless cornerback.
(h/t Minnesota Vikings)