7 Football Players who Played for Jaguars and Buccaneers
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Jaguars and Buccaneers.
Byron Leftwich
Byron Leftwich was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round, seventh overall, in the 2003 NFL Draft. Leftwich spent four seasons with the Jaguars, earning the starting role and demonstrating a strong arm and leadership abilities.
In Jacksonville, Leftwich threw for over 9,000 yards and 51 touchdowns. After his time with the Jaguars, he had stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Throughout his career, he accumulated 10,532 passing yards and 58 touchdowns.
After retiring as a player, Leftwich transitioned into coaching, notably serving as the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Under his guidance, the Buccaneers’ offense thrived, playing a key role in the team’s victory in Super Bowl LV following the 2020 season.
Leftwich Key Stats
- Super Bowl Champ (Steelers)
Mike Glennon
Mike Glennon is a quarterback who played in the NFL from 2013 to 2022. Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Glennon started his rookie season as the backup, but later started 13 games.
He showed promise, throwing for 2608 yards and 19 touchdowns with only 9 interceptions in his rookie season. However, Glennon found himself in backup roles in the subsequent years, with stops at the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Over his career, he threw for over 7000 yards and 47 touchdowns.
Hardy Nickerson
Hardy Nickerson was a linebacker who had a lengthy and successful career in the NFL. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round, 122nd overall, in the 1987 NFL Draft out of the University of California.
Nickerson played for several teams over his 16-season career in the NFL, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Green Bay Packers. He is most associated with his time in Tampa Bay, where he made multiple Pro Bowl appearances and was a key figure in the Buccaneers’ vaunted defense.
Over the course of his career, Nickerson was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and earned First-Team All-Pro honors twice. He amassed more than 1,500 tackles, 21 sacks, and 12 interceptions.
Nickerson Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Buccaneers)
- Pro Bowl (Buccaneers)
Rob Johnson
Rob Johnson, a product of USC, was selected in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Though he was largely a backup to Mark Brunell during his time with the Jaguars, Johnson made an impression in his first career start, leading the Jaguars to a victory with 294 passing yards and two touchdowns.
His performance caught the attention of the Buffalo Bills, who traded for him in 1998. However, Johnson’s time in Buffalo was marked by a competitive and somewhat controversial quarterback controversy with Doug Flutie.
Following his stint in Buffalo, Johnson went on to have shorter stints with several teams, including the Buccaneers (won a ring in 2002), Redskins, Raiders, and Giants. Despite never becoming a long-term starter, Johnson remained a respected player for his abilities and commitment.
Blaine Gabbert
Blaine Gabbert was drafted in the first round, 10th overall, by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2011 NFL Draft. Gabbert’s time with the Jaguars was short-lived (and largely unsuccessful), and he was traded to the 49ers in 2014. He’s also played for the Cardinals, Buccaneers and Titans.
While Gabbert has not received any major individual awards or Pro Bowl selections, he does have the distinction of being a part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV championship team, serving as the backup to Tom Brady.
Though largely seen as a journeyman backup quarterback, Gabbert has found ways to contribute when called upon and has carved out a lengthy career in that role. His career stats are modest, but he has managed to sustain a long career in the NFL, which is a feat in itself.
Reggie Cobb
Reggie Cobb was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round, 30th overall, of the 1990 NFL Draft. Cobb played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he had a standout career.
Cobb’s NFL career spanned several years and multiple teams. After four seasons with the Buccaneers, where he had his best season in 1992 with over 1,100 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, Cobb moved on to play for the Green Bay Packers in 1994. He then played one season each with the Jaguars and Jets.
Although he never received Pro Bowl honors, Cobb was a dependable back who could be counted on for tough yards. He finished his NFL career with over 3,700 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns.
Luke McCown
Luke McCown had a lengthy NFL career, spanning over a decade, predominantly in a backup quarterback role. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.
After spending time with the Browns, he moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played from 2005 to 2008, and had some opportunities as a starter, showcasing potential in various games.
His journey in the NFL continued with stints at several other teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, and the New Orleans Saints. Throughout his time with the Saints, McCown served as a reliable backup to Drew Brees and even started in a couple of games.
