Football Players who Played for Cowboys and Cardinals
If you’ve stumbled upon this post, chances are you’re engaged in the addicting trivia game known as the Immaculate Grid.
Today’s grid challenge? Identifying players who have suited up for both the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals.
Finding yourself stuck on this specific question? In need of a hint or two? You’re not alone, and you’ve come to the right place.
After digging through the archives and stats, I’ve uncovered the answers, revealing players who have played for both the Cowboys and Cardinals. I’ve included a mix of well-known superstars and some under-the-radar players that may land you a low rarity score.
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith was selected in the first round, 17th overall, by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990 NFL Draft. During his illustrious career, Smith played 13 seasons with the Cowboys (1990–2002) and two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004).
His remarkable achievements include becoming the NFL’s all-time leading rusher with 18,355 yards, scoring 164 rushing touchdowns, and receiving three Super Bowl championships with the Cowboys.
Smith was named the NFL MVP in 1993 and the Super Bowl XXVIII MVP. He earned eight Pro Bowl selections and was a first-team All-Pro four times. His unique blend of power, agility, and vision made him one of the most dominant running backs in NFL history. In 2010, Smith was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame.
Smith Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Cowboys, Cardinals)
- 1st Team All-Pro (Cowboys)
- Pro Bowl (Cowboys)
- 1000+ Yard Rushing Season (Cowboys)
Leonard Davis
Leonard Davis was drafted in the first round, second overall, by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft.
A versatile offensive lineman, Davis played with the Cardinals (2001–2006), Dallas Cowboys (2007–2010), and San Francisco 49ers (2011). He primarily played at guard but also spent time at tackle, demonstrating his flexibility and skill on the offensive line.
Throughout his career, Davis earned three Pro Bowl selections (2007–2009) while with the Cowboys (and 2nd-Team All-Pro in 2007), and his size, strength, and blocking ability allowed him to be a vital piece of the offensive lines he played on.
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)
