Updating and Ranking The 50 Greatest NFL Players of all time May 7, 2021 Now that we’re a few years removed from the NFL’s 100th Anniversary, it’s time to update our rankings of the 50 Greatest NFL Players of all time. The list needs some slight updating and ordering, as (spoiler alert) a new GOAT has been crowned. This is the definitive ranking of the 50 Greatest NFL Players of All Time. 50. Terrell Owens Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (2018); 5x First-Team All-Pro; 6x Pro Bowl Hot takes only on this list. Despite the heavy controversy surrounding his career, Terrell Owens was the greatest wide receiver of his day outside of Randy Moss. He was unfortunately stuck on some heartbreakingly good teams: his Niners were on the verge of glory before they ran into a historical anomaly in the early 2000’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and later was a part of the Eagles team that fell victim to Tom Brady. Despite that, his NFL stats and influence are both undeniable.