Which Benchwarmer Played the Longest?

Although, as that stats page notes, “Tackle data unavailable before 2001”. And, I know that sacks weren’t officially tabulated before 1982. So, any defensive lineman from before those years would likely have a similarly sparse stats sheet.

Look atEzra Johnson’s stats page, pre-1982, for reference. Johnson was a starter for the Packers throughout those years, and a Pro Bowler in '78, but his stat lines are all zeroes.

Lurtsma’s page on Pro Football Reference shows that he started 46 games over his career (though most of his starts came with teams other than the Vikes).

In soccer, Pepe Renia has been the main backup goalkeeper for the Spanish National team for 10 years. His main role seems to have been Master of Ceremonies every time Spain win.