5 Football Players who Played for Patriots and Browns
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 for both the Patriots and the Browns.
Jacoby Brissett
Jacoby Brissett was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Brissett got his first chance to start after Tom Brady’s suspension and Jimmy Garoppolo’s injury in the 2016 season. Despite mixed results, he showcased his potential as a future starting quarterback.
Brissett’s real opportunity came when he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2017. When starting QB Andrew Luck was sidelined due to injury, Brissett took over, starting 15 games that season. He showed promise, throwing for over 3,000 yards and 13 touchdowns.
In 2019, following Luck’s sudden retirement, Brissett was once again thrust into the starting role. He started 15 games, throwing for almost 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns. Most recently, Brissett started 11 games for the Browns last year, throwing for over 2,600 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Brissett Key Stats
- Super Bowl Champ (Patriots)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Colts)
Jamie Collins
Jamie Collins, a linebacker in the NFL, has carved out a noteworthy career since being drafted in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
A product of Southern Mississippi, Collins made an immediate impact on the Patriots’ defense, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2015 and contributing to a Super Bowl win in the 2014 season.
To date, Collins has accumulated 26.5 sacks, 12 interceptions, 19 forced fumbles and has 2 defensive touchdowns.
Brian Hoyer
Brian Hoyer is a veteran quarterback who has primarily been a backup with multiple NFL teams. He entered the league undrafted in 2009 and signed with the New England Patriots, backing up Tom Brady and earning a Super Bowl ring with the team in Super Bowl XLIX.
Hoyer has also started for several teams, including the Cleveland Browns (his lone 3000+ Yard Passing Season was there), Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers, with career passing stats including over 10,000 yards, 53 touchdowns, and a passer rating in the mid-80s.
Vinny Testaverde
Vinny Testaverde’s NFL career spanned an impressive 21 seasons, during which he showcased resilience, talent, and an ability to adapt. Selected as the first overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1987, Testaverde played for seven teams, with his longest tenures at Tampa Bay and the New York Jets.
Despite a rocky start with the Buccaneers, Testaverde went on to throw for over 46,000 yards and 275 touchdowns in his career, making two Pro Bowl appearances. He led the Jets to the AFC Championship game in the 1998 season.
He holds the NFL record for throwing touchdowns to 70 different players, a testament to his lengthy career and adaptability. Testaverde retired in 2007, wrapping up one of the longest careers for a quarterback in NFL history.
Testaverde Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Ravens, Jets)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Buccaneers, Ravens, Jets, Cowboys)
Kenny Britt
Kenny Britt had a nearly decade-long career in the league. Britt, a first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, was selected 30th overall by the Tennessee Titans. Known for his athleticism and playmaking abilities, he provided a deep threat for the Titans’ passing game.
During his five-year stint with the Titans, Britt had 2450 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. He had a breakout season in 2010 when he amassed 775 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, making him one of the top wide receivers in the league that year.
Britt’s career also included stints with the Rams, the Browns, and the Patriots. His most productive season after leaving the Titans came in 2016 with the Rams when he recorded his first 1,000-yard season, finishing with 1,002 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns.
