6 Football Players who Played for Rams and Packers
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 that have played for both the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers.
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 Rams and the Packers.
Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews III carved out a strong career in the NFL primarily as an outside linebacker. Drafted 26th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft, Matthews quickly established himself as a key player, earning a Pro Bowl selection in his rookie season.
Over a ten-year stint with the Packers, Matthews was selected to six Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl in the 2010 season.
Known for his relentless energy and tenacious pass rushing, Matthews amassed 83.5 sacks, 6 interceptions, and 15 forced fumbles with the Packers. He spent his final NFL season in 2019 with the Los Angeles Rams, contributing 8 sacks.
*Matthews was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 4)
Matthews Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Packers)
- Pro Bowl (Packers)
- Super Bowl Winner (Packers)
James Lofton
James Lofton had a distinguished NFL career from 1978 to 1993, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. He was a key player in Green Bay’s offense for almost a decade, earning seven Pro Bowl selections during his time with the team.
Lofton, known for his speed and deep-threat capability, finished his career with 764 receptions, 14,004 receiving yards and 75 touchdowns.
His career also included stints with the Los Angeles Raiders, the Buffalo Bills (where he helped lead the team to two Super Bowl appearances), the Los Angeles Rams, and the Philadelphia Eagles. After his playing career, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
Lofton Key Stats
- Hall of Fame
- Pro Bowl (Packers, Bills)
- 1000+ Yards Receiving Season (Packers, Bills)
Jared Cook
Jared Cook had a productive 13-year career in the NFL. He was selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, where he showcased his athleticism and pass-catching ability.
Cook has been a reliable target for several teams in his career, including the Rams, Packers, Raiders, Saints, and Chargers. He has been particularly valued for his ability to stretch the field and create mismatches against linebackers and safeties.
Over his career, Cook amassed over 7000 receiving yards and 45 touchdowns. He earned Pro Bowl selections in 2018 with the Raiders and the following year with the Saints.
Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins was drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the 4th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. In his rookie season with the Bills, Watkins caught 65 passes for 982 yards and six touchdowns, showing promise as a dynamic offensive weapon.
In his second season, he managed to surpass 1,000 receiving yards, finishing with 1,047 yards and nine touchdowns on 60 receptions.
Watkins joined the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2018 season. He had a productive tenure with the Chiefs, playing a key role in their offensive unit that won Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers. His clutch performances during the playoff run were particularly noteworthy.
Steve Bono
Steve Bono is probably best remembered for his time with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. However, Bono spent 15 years in the NFL playing for seven different teams: the Vikings, Steelers, 49ers, Chiefs, Packers, Rams, and Panthers.
After being selected in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Bono had the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches and players in the league. For example, he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1989, where he had the chance to learn from Hall of Fame QBs Joe Montana and Steve Young.
In 1995, Bono became the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. That year, he led the Chiefs to a 13-3 record and a first-place finish in the AFC West. His performance earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl.
Bono Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Chiefs)
- Super Bowl Champ (49ers)
- 3000+ Passing Yards Season (Chiefs)
Tavon Austin
Tavon Austin was a versatile football player who was drafted eighth overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2013 NFL Draft following an excellent college football career at West Virginia where he was known for his speed and agility.
During his NFL career, he played primarily as a wide receiver but has also contributed significantly as a running back and a return specialist, showcasing his versatility. After playing for the Rams both in St. Louis and later in Los Angeles, he moved to the Dallas Cowboys for two seasons.
Following the Cowboys, he played briefly for the San Francisco 49ers in 2020, though he didn’t officially play a game for them due to being placed on the injured reserve list, and later joined the Green Bay Packers the same year. In 2021, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
