Football Players who Played for Saints and Lions
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Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Saints and Lions.
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. From his debut in 2007 through 2020, Peterson amassed over 14,900 rushing yards and 120 rushing touchdowns.
Selected 7th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Peterson quickly established himself as a force in the league, setting the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards in his rookie season. His 2012 season was particularly noteworthy, as he fell just nine yards short of breaking the single-season rushing record after returning from a severe knee injury.
Peterson has earned numerous accolades over his career, including the NFL MVP award in 2012, and has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times. He also played for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, and Detroit Lions.
Peterson Key Stats
- MVP (Vikings)
- 1st Team All-Pro (Vikings)
- Pro Bowl (Vikings)
- 1000+ Yard Rushing Season (Vikings, Commanders)
Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Bush played a pivotal role in the Saints’ Super Bowl XLIV victory against the Indianapolis Colts. His career also included stints with the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills.
While not often a traditional every-down back, Bush was known for his versatility and explosive playmaking in both the running and passing game. Bush accumulated over 9000 yards from scrimmage and 54 total touchdowns in his NFL career.
Bush Key Stats
- 1000+ Yard Rushing Season (Dolphins, Lions)
- Super Bowl Winner (Saints)
Lance Moore
Lance Moore had a successful career in the NFL, playing from 2006 to 2015. Moore is best known for his tenure with the New Orleans Saints, where he became a key contributor to the team’s potent offense and helped the Saints capture their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XLIV.
Throughout his 8 seasons with the Saints, he registered 4281 receiving yards and 38 touchdowns. His best season came in 2012 when he went over 1000 yards receiving (1041) and 6 touchdowns.
Moore also spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions. He finished his 10-season NFL career with 389 receptions for 4816 yards and 44 touchdowns.
Chase Daniel
Chase Daniel is an NFL quarterback known for his reliable presence as a backup. After a successful college career at Missouri, Daniel went undrafted in 2009 but was picked up by the New Orleans Saints.
He was part of the Super Bowl-winning team in his rookie year, although in a backup role to Drew Brees. Over his career, Daniel has also had stints with the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Los Angeles Chargers.
Having started only 5 games in his career, but with lifetime earnings topping $40 million, Daniel has become one of the most well-known backup quarterbacks in NFL history.
