In Jason Hanson’s time in Detroit, he didn’t have the luxury of playing in the Super Bowl.

Sunday will be Tom Brady’s ninth with the New England Patriots.

But the former Lions kicker and future Hall of Fame QB will be linked by their longevity, assuming Brady returns for the 2019 season in New England, something his owner was open to this week.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Brady in 2019 would become just the fourth player to spend at least 20 seasons with one NFL team. Hanson spent 21 seasons with the Lions. The others are Darrell Green (20 with the Redskins) and Jackie Slater (20 with the Rams).

Brady will turn 42 in August, and told ESPN this week there’s “zero” chance he’ll retire after the Super Bowl.

In fact, he’ll probably be negotiating a contract extension, as 2019 is the final year in his current deal.

“I would be quite surprised if he didn’t continue for quite a while as our quarterback,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft told reporters.

Meanwhile, Hanson was a two-time Pro Bowler in Detroit, made 495 career field goals and is the Lions' all-time leading scorer. He has been inducted into the franchise’s ring of honor.