6 Football Players who Played for Patriots and Bills
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 who have played for both the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills.
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 Patriots and Bills.
Drew Bledsoe
Drew Bledsoe was selected as the first overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He played in the NFL for 14 seasons with the Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Dallas Cowboys.
During his career, Bledsoe was named to four Pro Bowls and amassed over 44,000 passing yards and 251 touchdown passes. His ability to throw deep passes and his physical toughness marked his playing style.
Bledsoe led the Patriots to a Super Bowl appearance in the 1996 season (Super Bowl XXXI) but lost to the Green Bay Packers. He later played a crucial role in the 2001 season for the Patriots, stepping in during the AFC Championship Game and helping the team to reach Super Bowl XXXVI, though Tom Brady would be the starter for the Super Bowl win.
*Bledsoe was the most popular player for this square in a previous grid (Grid 35)
Bledsoe Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Patriots, Bills)
- Super Bowl Championship (Patriots)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Patriots, Bills, Cowboys)
Doug Flutie
Doug Flutie is recognized for his exceptional college football career and his time in the NFL and Canadian Football League (CFL). At Boston College, Flutie won the Heisman Trophy in 1984, particularly remembered for his ‘Hail Mary’ touchdown pass in a game against Miami.
Despite concerns about his height (5’10”), Flutie had a professional career that spanned over two decades. In the NFL, he played for the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and San Diego Chargers.
His most successful years came with the Bills where he was named to the Pro Bowl. In the CFL, Flutie became a legend, winning three Grey Cups and being named the league’s Most Outstanding Player six times.
Flutie Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Bills)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Bills, Chargers)
Matt Cassel
Quarterback Matt Cassel had a significant 14-year NFL career from 2005 to 2018, the pinnacle of which came as he filled in for an injured Tom Brady in 2008 and led the New England Patriots to an 11-5 season.
Cassel, a seventh-round draft pick, went on to have a Pro Bowl season with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2010, throwing for 3116 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Throughout his career, he played for various teams (7 in total) and was often brought in as a solid backup option. Cassel accumulated over 17,500 passing yards and 104 touchdowns in his career, showing durability and readiness when called upon.
Cassel Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Chiefs)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Patriots, Chiefs)
Lawyer Milloy
Lawyer Milloy was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Milloy played with the Patriots from 1996 to 2002, becoming a key piece of their defense during that time.
With the Patriots, Milloy was a four-time Pro Bowl selection (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002) and earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 1999. One of his career highlights was winning Super Bowl XXXVI with the Patriots when they defeated the St. Louis Rams.
After his time in New England, Milloy moved on to the Buffalo Bills, where he played from 2003 to 2005. He then joined the Atlanta Falcons for the 2006 to 2008 seasons before concluding his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks in 2009 and 2010.
Milloy Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Patriots)
- Pro Bowl (Patriots)
- Super Bowl Champ (Patriots)
Chris Hogan
Chris Hogan was undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft but eventually found his way into the league. He’s had a journeyman career, playing for multiple teams including Bills (2012–2015), Patriots (2016–2018), Panthers (2019), Jets (2020), and the Saints (2021).
Some of his biggest career highlights came during his time with the New England Patriots, where he won two Super Bowls, Super Bowl LI and Super Bowl LIII.
In Super Bowl LI, Hogan was part of the team that made a historic comeback against the Atlanta Falcons, overcoming a 28-3 deficit. He was particularly effective in the AFC Championship game leading up to Super Bowl LI, where he had 9 catches for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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%.
