Football Players who Played for Bills and Bears
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Bills and Bears.
Mitchell Trubisky
Mitchell Trubisky played college football at North Carolina and was selected by the Chicago Bears with the second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Trubisky served as the Bears’ starting quarterback for several seasons, and he was named to the Pro Bowl in 2018.
In that season, he led the Bears to a 12-4 record and their first NFC North title and playoff appearance since 2010. After the 2020 season, Trubisky signed with the Buffalo Bills, where he served as a backup to Josh Allen.
After one year in Buffalo, he moved to Pittsburgh in 2022 where he started in 5 games and had overall mixed results.
*Trubisky was previously the most popular player for this square (Grid 16)
Trubisky Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Bears)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Bears)
Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton had a respectable 10-year career in the NFL, navigating through the league as a reliable and effective journeyman quarterback. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2005, Orton helped guide the team to a 10-5 record in his rookie season, establishing himself as a proficient game manager.
Over his career, he played for the Bears, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and Buffalo Bills, starting 82 games in total.
Although not renowned for eye-popping statistics, he finished his career with 18,037 passing yards and 101 touchdowns, demonstrating a dependability that led to a longer-than-average career for a non-star quarterback.
Orton Key Stats
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Broncos, Bills)
Doug Flutie
Doug Flutie is recognized for his exceptional college football career and his time in the NFL and Canadian Football League (CFL). At Boston College, Flutie won the Heisman Trophy in 1984, particularly remembered for his ‘Hail Mary’ touchdown pass in a game against Miami.
Despite concerns about his height (5’10”), Flutie had a professional career that spanned over two decades. In the NFL, he played for the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and San Diego Chargers.
His most successful years came with the Bills where he was named to the Pro Bowl. In the CFL, Flutie became a legend, winning three Grey Cups and being named the league’s Most Outstanding Player six times.
Flutie Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Bills)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Bills, Chargers)
Todd Collins
Todd Collins played in the league for 16 seasons from 1995 to 2010. He spent the bulk of his career as a backup quarterback, most notably with the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins.
Collins initially started his career with the Buffalo Bills, but it was with the Redskins in 2007 where he had his most notable stretch of play. After starting quarterback Jason Campbell suffered an injury, Collins led the Redskins to four consecutive victories, securing a playoff berth.
Over his career, he passed for a total of 4547 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions.
