Football Players who Played for Colts and Packers
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 Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers.
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 Colts and the Packers.
Jeff Saturday
Jeff Saturday, a skilled center, was the anchor of the Indianapolis Colts offensive line for much of his 14-year NFL career. He went undrafted in the 1998 NFL Draft but was signed by the Colts the following year where he became a mainstay.
Known for his leadership and intelligence on the field, Saturday was pivotal in the Colts’ high-powered offense led by Peyton Manning. He started 202 games, earned 6 Pro Bowl selections, and was named First-Team All-Pro twice.
He won Super Bowl XLI with the Colts, and his career culminated with an induction into the Colts Ring of Honor in 2015.
*Saturday was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 4)
Saturday Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Colts)
- Pro Bowl (Colts, Packers)
- Super Bowl Winner (Colts)
Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck is a former NFL quarterback who is best known for his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 6th round of the 1998 NFL Draft, he didn’t see much action until being traded to the Seahawks in 2001.
With Seattle, Hasselbeck blossomed into a three-time Pro Bowl selection and led the team to its first Super Bowl appearance in 2005. Over his career, Hasselbeck threw for over 36,000 yards, with 212 touchdowns and 153 interceptions.
After his time in Seattle, he played for the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts before retiring after the 2015 season. He’s now a noted analyst on ESPN’s NFL coverage.
Hasselbeck Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Seahawks)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Seahawks, Titans)
Andre Rison
Andre Rison was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft. Throughout his career, Rison’s big-play ability made him one of the most exciting receivers of his era, and his contributions on the field were often matched by his colorful personality off of it.
During his career, Rison played for multiple teams including the Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oakland Raiders. As a wide receiver, he amassed over 10,000 receiving yards and 84 touchdown receptions.
He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a First-Team All-Pro in 1990. He was also a key mid-season addition to the Packers team that ended up winning Super Bowl XXXI.
Rison Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Falcons)
- Pro Bowl (Falcons, Chiefs)
- Super Bowl Champ (Packers)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Falcons, Chiefs)
Najeh Davenport
Najeh Davenport was drafted in the fourth round (135th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Davenport played college football at the University of Miami, where he was part of a talented Hurricanes team.
Davenport spent the early part of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, serving primarily as a backup running back and special teams contributor. He was known for his power running style and had the ability to break off big runs.
After four seasons with the Packers, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers for two years, contributing to their Super Bowl XL victory. While not a “star”, he was a reliable contributor throughout his career, racking up over 1,800 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.
