5 Football Players who Played for Buccaneers and Rams
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Buccaneers and Rams.
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Fitzpatrick, nicknamed “Fitzmagic,” is a well-traveled quarterback known for his intelligence and grit. He was drafted in the 7th round by the St. Louis Rams in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Fitzpatrick is the first Harvard quarterback to ever start an NFL game. Over his career, he has played for several teams, including the Rams, Bengals, Bills, Titans, Texans, Jets, Buccaneers, Dolphins, and the Commanders. A consummate journeyman, Fitzpatrick has shown an ability to produce solid numbers, often surpassing initial expectations.
Fitzpatrick finished his career with 34,990 passing yards and 223 touchdowns with a career QBR of 82.3.
Fitzpatrick Key Stats
- 3000+ Passing Yards Season (Bills, Jets, Dolphins)
Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield was selected 1st overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2017 while at the University of Oklahoma. He then won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018.
Mayfield was been credited with bringing renewed energy and competitiveness to the Browns franchise, helping them make the playoffs in the 2020 NFL season for the first time since 2002.
However, injuries hurt his production during the end of his time in Cleveland and he was subsequently traded to the Panthers. Mayfield has bounced around a bit since then, fighting for another starting quarterback role.
Aqib Talib
Aqib Talib was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft and played for the team until 2012. His skills on the field led him to be a sought-after player, with stints on the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Rams.
One of Talib’s career highlights came during his time with the Broncos when he helped the team win Super Bowl 50. Known for his aggressive and physical style of play, Talib was a key piece of the Broncos’ top-ranked defense, dubbed the “No Fly Zone”.
Talib earned multiple accolades throughout his career, including five Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro selections. His ability to perform at a high level consistently and his knack for intercepting the ball made him a force to be reckoned with on the field.
Talib Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Broncos)
- Pro Bowl (Patriots, Broncos)
- Super Bowl Champ (Broncos)
Chris Chandler
Chris Chandler had a lengthy and diverse career as a quarterback in the NFL, playing for eight teams over 17 seasons from 1988 to 2004.
His career stats include 28,484 passing yards, 170 touchdown passes, and a completion rate of 58.1%. Chandler’s pinnacle was the 1998 season when he led the Atlanta Falcons to Super Bowl XXXIII, earning Pro Bowl honors along the way. His QB rating of 100.9 that season was a career-high.
Despite moving frequently, Chandler had a knack for stepping in and providing reliable quarterback play, a valuable asset in the league
Chandler Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Falcons)
- 3000+ Passing Yard Season (Falcons)
Ndamukong Suh
Ndamukong Suh is an NFL defensive tackle known for his dominant presence on the field and his aggressive style of play. He played college football at the University of Nebraska, where he garnered numerous accolades and emerged as one of the most dominant defensive players in the nation.
Selected second overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft, Suh made an immediate impact, winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Throughout his tenure with the Lions, he was consistently recognized as one of the top defensive linemen in the league, earning multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections.
Suh later played for the Dolphins, Rams, Buccaneers, and Eagles. One of the team highlights of his career includes winning Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Suh Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Lions)
- Pro Bowl (Lions, Dolphins)
- Super Bowl Champ (Buccaneers)
Steve Walsh
Steve Walsh is perhaps primarily known for his time as a backup quarterback in the ’90s. Walsh had his college career at the University of Miami, where he led the Hurricanes to a national championship in 1987.
In the 1989 NFL Supplemental Draft, he was selected by the Dallas Cowboys. He had a mixed tenure at Dallas and was eventually traded to the New Orleans Saints in 1990. He also had stints with the Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
His NFL career spanned 11 years (1989-1999), during which he passed for 7875 yards and 40 touchdowns.
