Football Players who Played for Broncos and 49ers
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Broncos and the 49ers.
Ed McCaffrey
Ed McCaffrey was a reliable wide receiver who spent the majority of his 13-season NFL career with the Denver Broncos, from 1995 to 2003. Before his time with the Broncos, he had stints with the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers.
McCaffrey amassed 7,422 receiving yards and 55 touchdowns on 565 receptions in his career. Known for his consistent hands and precise route running, he played a crucial role in the Broncos’ back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 1997 and 1998.
He earned a Pro Bowl nod in 1998 and was an instrumental part of one of the most potent offenses in the league during that time.
McCaffrey Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Broncos)
- Super Bowl Winner (49ers, Broncos)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Broncos)
Emmanuel Sanders
Emmanuel Sanders was a wide receiver known for his route-running precision and reliable hands. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft after an impressive college career at SMU.
Sanders played in Pittsburgh for four seasons (2010-2013) before signing with the Denver Broncos, where he enjoyed five productive seasons (2014-2019) and won Super Bowl 50. Sanders later had stints with the 49ers, Saints and Bills.
Sanders Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Broncos)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Broncos)
Steve DeBerg
Steve DeBerg was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 10th round of the 1977 NFL Draft, 275th overall. He played for several teams over a lengthy career that spanned 21 years, including stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Atlanta Falcons.
DeBerg’s NFL career totals include 34,241 passing yards and 196 touchdown passes. He completed 2,874 of his 5,024 passing attempts, leading to a 57.2% completion rate. He also threw 204 interceptions.
One of the highlights of DeBerg’s career was his ability to continue playing at a high level despite his age. He started games in three different decades, and he became (at the time) the oldest player to start at quarterback in an NFL game at the age of 44 years and 279 days.
DeBerg Key Stats
- 3000+ Passing Yard Season (49ers, Chiefs)
