With the 2024 CFL season fast approaching and just a month or so away, each of the nine teams that complete in the league will be fine-tuning their game plans and looking to make sure they are as sharp as possible when hitting the gridiron for the very first time this year.

Of course, each team will be looking a little newer ahead of the start of the campaign, with rookies having been drafted to each franchise following the 2024 CFL Draft. Indeed, the draft picks can have an influence on what happens on the field, which is why so many continue to keep tabs on the moves that are made.

It’s a sport that has started to become a little more competitive in recent years with the quality that is coming through the ranks. This has led to many becoming more engaged in the sport from a betting standpoint, as they want to enhance their passion for the game and increase the viewing experiences they obtain. Those who download and use the Betway app for all of their sports wagering needs will have found the CFL being among the top sports that can be bet on, as there several markets are typically offered throughout the season.

Who are the CFL veterans over 38 entering the 2024 season?

While there will be some new faces entering the league, there will also be a handful of individuals who will feel as though they have become part of the furniture. These are the players that their organizations may have become reliant on because of the experiences that they have obtained, which they can then pass down to the rookies that come into their locker rooms. Additionally, some of these players may be showing that age is just a number and they can still do what they could in their youth.

Ahead of the 2024 CFL season, there will be six players taking to the gridiron that will be over the age of 38. They play across a variety of different positions, thus showcasing their durability and endurance, as they look to help their team become Grey Cup challengers and potential challengers.

The oldest of the bunch is Rene Paredes, who is the placekicker for the Calgary Stampeders. A two-time Grey Cup winner, he has only just celebrated his 39th birthday. He will be hoping that he will be able to win his third Cup, but according to the odds available at Betway, they are the least likely to be challenging.

In fact, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are the main favorites to win the title this year, and 38-year-old Stanley Bryant could have an impact. The offensive lineman is one of the most recent players to have hit this milestone and joined the organization from Calgary. 

A full list of players to have entered their 38th year of age (or surpassed it) ahead of the 2024 CFL season features:

• Rene Paredes – 39 – Kicker – Calgary Stampeders
• Kristian Matte – 38 – Offensive Lineman – Montreal Alouettes
• Sean Whyte – 38 – Kicker – B.C. Lions
• Philip Blake – 38 – Offensive Lineman – Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Stanley Bryant – 38 – Offensive Lineman – Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Trevor Harris – 38 – Quarterback – Saskatchewan Roughriders