6 Football Players who Played for Patriots and Cowboys
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Patriots and the Cowboys.
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 Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Patriots, Bills)
- Super Bowl Championship (Patriots)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Patriots, Bills, Cowboys)
Terry Glenn
Terry Glenn spent 12 years in the National Football League as a wide receiver. He played college football at Ohio State and was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round (seventh overall pick) of the 1996 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season with the Patriots, Glenn made a strong impression, recording 90 receptions for 1132 yards and six touchdowns. This performance helped the Patriots reach Super Bowl XXXI, although they were defeated by the Green Bay Packers.
Following his time with the Patriots, Glenn spent one season with the Green Bay Packers in 2002, before playing the remainder of his career with the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2007. While with the Cowboys, he had two seasons with over 1000 receiving yards.
Glenn Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Patriots)
- Super Bowl Winner (Patriots)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Patriots, Cowboys)
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)
Joey Galloway
Joey Galloway played an incredible 16 seasons in the NFL. Galloway was drafted with the 8th overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He was known for his speed and deep-threat capability on the field, making him a formidable weapon for any offense.
After five productive seasons with the Seahawks, which included three 1,000-yard receiving seasons, Galloway was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in 2000. His stint with the Cowboys was marred by injuries, but he rebounded in 2005 and 2006 in Tampa Bay with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
Galloway finished with stops with the Patriots and the Washington Football Team. He ended his career in 2010 with over 10,000 receiving yards and 77 receiving touchdowns.
Galloway Key Stats
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Seahawks, Buccaneers)
Martellus Bennett
Martellus Bennett is a former tight end, known for his unique combination of size, speed, and hands. He was selected in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent four seasons but never quite reached his potential as a top-tier tight end.
Bennett’s career took off when he joined the New York Giants in 2012, recording 55 receptions for 626 yards and five touchdowns in his single season with the team. He then moved to the Chicago Bears and in 2014 has 90 catches, 916 yards, and 6 touchdowns, earning his first and only Pro Bowl selection.
His career highlights also include winning Super Bowl LI with the New England Patriots during the 2016 season. After a brief stint with the Green Bay Packers in 2017, he returned to the Patriots but retired after the 2017 season.
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)
