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Eight NFL greybeards who will continue to dazzle in 2017

Dec 11, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) takes the field prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Recently, we covered several NFL free agents who should throw in the towel and retire. Some of the older guys on that list have played well past their career years and are tumbling downhill at breakneck speed.

On the other side of the spectrum, some rare long-time veterans don’t seem to be phased at all by the aging process.

For example, the league’s oldest running back achieved his ninth 1,000-plus rushing yard season just last year. Meanwhile, a certain veteran linebacker recently inked a deal that locks him up with his team through his 40th birthday.

On that note, here are eight greybeards who will continue to dazzle throughout the 2017 NFL season.

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