Football Players who Played for Browns and Bills
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 Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills.
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 for both the Browns and Bills.
Tyrod Taylor
Tyrod Taylor was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL Draft and served as a backup to Joe Flacco for four seasons, earning a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XLVII.
Taylor got his chance to start when he signed with the Buffalo Bills in 2015. His dual-threat ability as a passer and runner was key in leading the Bills to their first playoff appearance in 17 seasons in 2017.
However, his time as a starter in Buffalo lasted for only three seasons and he has since gone on to backup roles with the Browns, Chargers, Texans and Giants.
Taylor Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Bills)
- Super Bowl Championship (Ravens)
- 3000+ Yards Passing/Season (Bills)
Case Keenum
Case Keenum is perhaps best known as a Minnesota Viking where he led them to the NFC Championship game during the 2017 season. That season he threw for 3547 yards and 22 touchdowns, leading to an 11-3 record as a starter and a memorable playoff run, including the “Minneapolis Miracle” touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs.
Keenum began his career as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans in 2012. Despite his undrafted status, Keenum has managed to carve out a substantial career, including significant starting roles for the Rams, Vikings, Broncos, and Washington Football Team.
Over his career thus far, he’s passed for over 14,800 yards and 78 touchdowns.
Keenum Key Stats
- 3000+ Passing Yard Season (Vikings, Broncos)
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson had an NFL career spanning over a decade. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft but didn’t make his mark until 2007 when he became the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
That year for the Browns, Anderson had a Pro Bowl season, throwing for 3787 yards and 29 touchdowns. However, he couldn’t maintain that level of performance in the subsequent seasons.
Anderson spent the majority of his career as a reliable backup, primarily for the Carolina Panthers from 2011 to 2017, where he occasionally stepped in for Cam Newton. He ended his NFL journey with the Buffalo Bills in 2018. Anderson passed for 10,878 yards and 60 touchdowns over his career.
Kelly Holcomb
Kelly Holcomb was selected as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995. Holcomb’s NFL career began as a backup quarterback, and he had stints with several teams, including the Colts, Browns, Bills, and Vikings.
Perhaps his best season came in 2005 with the Buffalo Bills, where he started in eight games and threw for 1,509 yards with 10 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Holcomb finished his career with 5,916 passing yards, 39 touchdowns, and 38 interceptions.
He also played a significant role in the 2002 AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, throwing for 429 yards and 3 touchdowns in a losing effort. His 429 yards were the third-highest total in NFL playoff history at the time.
