8 Football Players who Played for Dolphins and Saints
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page, you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players who have played for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a bit of 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 on both the Dolphins and Saints.
Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams was a formidable running back in the NFL. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 1998 at the University of Texas, he was selected 5th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.
In 2002, Williams led the NFL in rushing yards with 1853, earning his only First-Team All-Pro selection. Williams then retired and did not play in 2004, returned in ’05 and then missed the ’06 season due to violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
Williams finished his career with 10009 rushing yards and 66 rushing touchdowns.
*Williams was the most popular player for this square in a previous grid (Grid 34)
Williams Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Dolphins)
- 1000+ Yard Rushing Season (Saints, Dolphins)
Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Bush played a pivotal role in the Saints’ Super Bowl XLIV victory against the Indianapolis Colts. His career also included stints with the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills.
While not often a traditional every-down back, Bush was known for his versatility and explosive playmaking in both the running and passing game. Bush accumulated over 9000 yards from scrimmage and 54 total touchdowns in his NFL career.
Bush Key Stats
- 1000+ Yard Rushing Season (Dolphins, Lions)
- Super Bowl Winner (Saints)
Olindo Mare
Olindo Mare, who played in the NFL from 1997 to 2012, was one of the most dependable placekickers of his era.
Known for his accuracy and consistency, Mare played the bulk of his career with the Miami Dolphins (1997-2006), followed by stints with the New Orleans Saints (2007), Seattle Seahawks (2008-2010), Carolina Panthers (2011) and Chicago Bears (2012).
Over the span of his career, he made 81.1% of his field goal attempts and nearly 99% of extra point attempts. In 1999, he was selected to the Pro Bowl and named 1st Team All-Pro after successfully converting 39 of 46 field goal attempts for the Dolphins.
Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft after a stellar collegiate career at the University of Louisville. In Minnesota, Bridgewater showed promise early, earning a Pro Bowl selection in his second season.
Unfortunately, a severe knee injury during the 2016 preseason sidelined him for nearly two full seasons. Upon his return, Bridgewater spent time with the Jets and the Saints, filling in admirably for an injured Drew Brees in 2019.
His performance led to a starting opportunity with the Carolina Panthers in 2020, where he provided steady quarterback play. In 2021, Bridgewater was traded to the Denver Broncos, where he competed for and won the starting quarterback job.
Bridgewater Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Vikings)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Vikings, Panthers, Broncos)
Jarvis Landry
Jarvis Landry attended LSU, where he played from 2011 to 2013. He had a productive collegiate career alongside fellow receiver Odell Beckham Jr., combining to form one of the most potent receiving duos in the country.
Landry entered the 2014 NFL Draft and was selected in the second round by the Miami Dolphins. With the Dolphins, Landry quickly established himself as a reliable target, breaking the NFL record for the most receptions in a player’s first two seasons.
In 2018, Landry was traded to the Cleveland Browns. Here, he reunited with his college teammate Beckham and continued to showcase his skills as a top-tier receiver. Landry’s consistent hands and ability to make tough catches in traffic have made him a key player for the Browns.
Landry Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Dolphins, Browns)
- 1000+ Receiving Yard Season (Dolphins, Browns)
Ted Ginn Jr
Ted Ginn Jr. was selected ninth overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2007 NFL Draft. Over the course of his NFL career, Ginn played for multiple teams, including the Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, and the Chicago Bears.
Ginn was primarily known for his speed and agility, making him a threat as both a wide receiver and return specialist. He has accumulated over 5,000 receiving yards and more than 30 receiving touchdowns. As a return specialist, he returned four punts and three kickoffs for touchdowns.
His unique ability to change a game with a long play—either as a receiver or a returner—made him a valuable asset on any team he joined. Over the years, Ginn was involved in several playoff runs, including a trip to the Super Bowl with the Carolina Panthers.
Heath Evans
Heath Evans was a fullback who was drafted in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Over his career, he played for the Seahawks (2001-2005), the Miami Dolphins (2005), the New England Patriots (2005-2008), and the New Orleans Saints (2009-2010).
Though fullbacks typically aren’t the stars of the team, Evans carved out a role for himself as a reliable blocker and occasional short-yardage rusher and receiver. He was known for his tough, physical style of play, which complemented the more flashy skill players on his teams.
While with the Patriots, he was part of an offense that set multiple records during the 2007 season, though they ultimately fell short in the Super Bowl. Evans won a Super Bowl ring with the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 season, defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.
Shayne Graham
Shayne Graham is a former placekicker who had a lengthy NFL career. He was initially signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000. Graham played for several teams throughout his career, including the Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons, among others.
He is perhaps best known for his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he was selected to the Pro Bowl and named a 2nd-team All-Pro in 2005. During that season, he made 28 of 32 field goal attempts and all 47 of his extra-point tries.
Graham’s reliability as a kicker made him a sought-after player for many teams looking for stability at the position. Over the course of his career, he scored over 1,200 points, making him one of the more productive kickers in NFL history. He has also been remarkably accurate, with a career field goal percentage of 85.5%.
