5 Football Players who Played for Ravens and Cowboys
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Ravens and Cowboys.
Dez Bryant
Dez Bryant was selected in the 1st round, 24th overall, by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 NFL Draft. Known for his physical play and remarkable catching ability, Bryant quickly became one of the premier wide receivers in the league during his time with the Cowboys.
His career with Dallas was marked by three Pro Bowl selections (2013, 2014, 2016) and a First-Team All-Pro honor in 2014. He led the NFL in receiving touchdowns during the 2014 season with 16. Bryant is the Cowboys’ all-time leader in receiving touchdowns with 73.
After leaving Dallas, Bryant had stints with the New Orleans Saints (did not play in New Orleans) and Baltimore Ravens. His career totals include over 7,500 receiving yards and 75 touchdowns.
Bryant Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Cowboys)
- Pro Bowl (Cowboys)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Cowboys)
Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders, often known by his nickname “Prime Time”, is one of the most remarkable two-sport athletes in American history. He played as a cornerback in the NFL for 14 seasons and also had a professional baseball career that spanned nine seasons.
In football, he had stints with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens. Sanders was known for his exceptional speed and agility, and he amassed 53 interceptions, nine of which were returned for touchdowns.
He won two Super Bowls and was selected to eight Pro Bowls. He was also named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1994. Sanders was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
Sanders Key Stats
- Hall of Fame
- Pro Bowl (Falcons, 49ers, Cowboys)
- Super Bowl Winner (49ers, Cowboys)
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)
Randall Cunningham
Randall Cunningham was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2nd round of the 1985 NFL Draft, out of UNLV. With the Eagles, he was known for his elusive running ability and was a frequent contender for Pro Bowl selections.
In 1998, he had a career resurgence with the Minnesota Vikings, leading a high-powered offense that set the record at the time for most points scored in a season. That year, Cunningham was named First Team All-Pro and won the Bert Bell Award for the Player of the Year.
He retired after the 2001 season, after a season each at the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens. Cunningham was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
Cunningham Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Vikings)
- Pro Bowl (Eagles, Vikings)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Eagles, Vikings)
Anthony Wright
Anthony Wright had a journeyman career in the NFL as a quarterback. He was undrafted in the 1999 NFL Draft but managed to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Over his career, he played for several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys (2000–2001), Baltimore Ravens (2002–2005), Cincinnati Bengals (2006), and New York Giants (2007). He won a Super Bowl ring as a backup QB with the Giants that season.
While never becoming a long-term starting quarterback, Wright made some memorable appearances, particularly with the Baltimore Ravens. He led the Ravens to a playoff appearance during the 2003 season when he filled in Kyle Boller.
