Football Players who Played for Giants and Lions
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
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Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Giants and Lions.
Herman Moore
Herman Moore was selected in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He played with the Lions from 1991 until 2001 before finishing his career with a brief stint with the New York Giants in 2002.
Moore was a standout receiver during his time with the Lions and developed a strong rapport with quarterback Scott Mitchell. He was selected to four Pro Bowls and was a First-Team All-Pro three times. One of his career highlights came in 1995 when he caught 123 passes, which was an NFL single-season record at the time.
Known for his excellent hands and route-running, Moore was a significant part of a potent Lions’ offense that also featured Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. He finished his career with 670 receptions, 9,174 receiving yards, and 62 touchdowns, making him one of the most productive receivers in Detroit Lions history.
Golden Tate
Golden Tate was drafted in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Tate spent his first four NFL seasons with the Seahawks and was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos.
After leaving the Seahawks, Tate signed with the Detroit Lions, where he played from 2014 to 2018. During his time in Detroit, he earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2014 and was one of Matthew Stafford’s favorite targets. Tate amassed over 1,000 receiving yards in three of his seasons with the Lions.
Tate was then traded to the Philadelphia Eagles midway through the 2018 season. He spent the rest of that year with the Eagles before signing with the New York Giants for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
Tate Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Lions)
- Super Bowl Champ (Seahawks)
- 1000+ Receiving Yard Season (Lions)
Lomas Brown
Lomas Brown was known as one of the NFL’s top offensive tackles during his career. Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round, 6th overall, in the 1985 NFL Draft out of the University of Florida, Brown played 11 seasons for the Lions, during which he earned Pro Bowl honors seven times and 1st Team All-Pro once.
In addition to the Lions, Brown also had stints with the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a part of the 2002 Buccaneers team that won the Super Bowl.
Over his 18-year career, Brown was recognized not only for his athleticism but also for his leadership and intelligence on the field. His excellent footwork, combined with his size and strength, made him an effective and durable player, appearing in 263 games in total.
