Football Players who Played for Browns and Cowboys
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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 Cowboys.
Amari Cooper
Amari Cooper attended the University of Alabama, where he had a highly successful college career from 2012 to 2014. His outstanding performance in his junior year earned him the Fred Biletnikoff Award for the nation’s top receiver and he finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting.
Following his successful college career, Cooper declared for the 2015 NFL Draft and was selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders. In his rookie season, Cooper quickly made his mark, becoming the first rookie Raider to surpass 1,000 receiving yards and earning a Pro Bowl selection.
Cooper continued to be a key player for the Raiders until the middle of the 2018 season, when he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. With the Cowboys, Cooper’s performance excelled even further. He became a favorite target for quarterback Dak Prescott and played an instrumental role in the Cowboys’ offense.
Cooper Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Raiders, Cowboys)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Raiders, Cowboys, Browns)
Vinny Testaverde
Vinny Testaverde’s NFL career spanned an impressive 21 seasons, during which he showcased resilience, talent, and an ability to adapt. Selected as the first overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1987, Testaverde played for seven teams, with his longest tenures at Tampa Bay and the New York Jets.
Despite a rocky start with the Buccaneers, Testaverde went on to throw for over 46,000 yards and 275 touchdowns in his career, making two Pro Bowl appearances. He led the Jets to the AFC Championship game in the 1998 season.
He holds the NFL record for throwing touchdowns to 70 different players, a testament to his lengthy career and adaptability. Testaverde retired in 2007, wrapping up one of the longest careers for a quarterback in NFL history.
Testaverde Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Ravens, Jets)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Buccaneers, Ravens, Jets, Cowboys)
Bernie Kosar
Bernie Kosar is best known for his time with the Cleveland Browns where he became one of the franchise’s most beloved players. Kosar played college football at the University of Miami, where he led the Hurricanes to their first national championship in 1983 and set numerous school records.
Selected in the 1985 NFL Supplemental Draft by the Browns, Kosar quickly endeared himself to the Cleveland fanbase with his gritty play and cerebral approach to the quarterback position. Throughout the late 1980s, he was instrumental in guiding the Browns to three AFC Championship games.
After his stint in Cleveland, Kosar had brief tenures with the Dallas Cowboys, where he earned a Super Bowl ring as a backup in Super Bowl XXVIII, and the Miami Dolphins.
Kosar Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Browns)
- Super Bowl Champ (Cowboys)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Browns)
