Football Players who Played for Broncos and Cowboys
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 Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys.
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 Broncos and Cowboys.
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)
Steve Beuerlein
Steve Beuerlein had a long and solid NFL career as a quarterback, spanning 17 seasons from 1987 to 2003.
He was drafted by the Raiders, and while he found success with several teams, his most impressive stint was with the Carolina Panthers from 1996 to 2000, including a Pro Bowl season in 1999 where he threw for a league-leading 4436 yards with 36 touchdowns.
Known for his resilience, Beuerlein moved around a lot during his career, playing for five different teams and amassing over 24,000 passing yards and 147 touchdowns.
Beuerlein Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Panthers)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Cardinals, Panthers)
Adam Jones
Adam Jones was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Known for his versatility, Jones has played as a cornerback, return specialist, and occasionally as a wide receiver.
Jones earned his Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors with the Bengals primarily for his skills as a return specialist. During his career, he has racked up over 5,000 return yards, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s most dangerous return men. He also contributed significantly in the secondary with 17 career interceptions.
Jones has played for several teams over his career, including the Titans, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, and Denver Broncos. His career has been marked by both on-field success and off-field issues, but his athletic ability has never been in question.
Anthony Miller
Anthony Miller was drafted in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft, 15th overall, by the San Diego Chargers. Miller spent the majority of his career with the Chargers, establishing himself as a dominant force on the field, earning four Pro Bowl selections during his time with the team.
After a successful six years with the Chargers, he moved on to play for other teams including the Denver Broncos and the Dallas Cowboys.
Over his career, he accumulated 595 receptions for 9,148 yards and 63 touchdowns. Maybe not a Hall of Famer, but Miller was definitely one of the better wide receivers of his era.
Miller Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Chargers, Broncos)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Chargers, Broncos)
