6 Football Players who Played for Seahawks and Lions
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Seahawks and the Lions.
Jon Kitna
Jon Kitna played in the NFL for 14 seasons. Kitna played college football at Central Washington University and was undrafted in the 1996 NFL Draft.
He was initially signed by the Seattle Seahawks where he served as the backup, later becoming the starter in 1999. During that season, he passed for 3346 yards and 23 touchdowns.
He then signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001 where he started for three seasons. He played for the Detroit Lions from 2006 to 2008, where he had two seasons passing for over 4,000 yards.
Kitna Key Stats
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Seahawks, Bengals, Lions)
Golden Tate
Golden Tate was drafted in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Tate spent his first four NFL seasons with the Seahawks and was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos.
After leaving the Seahawks, Tate signed with the Detroit Lions, where he played from 2014 to 2018. During his time in Detroit, he earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2014 and was one of Matthew Stafford’s favorite targets. Tate amassed over 1,000 receiving yards in three of his seasons with the Lions.
Tate was then traded to the Philadelphia Eagles midway through the 2018 season. He spent the rest of that year with the Eagles before signing with the New York Giants for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
Tate Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Lions)
- Super Bowl Champ (Seahawks)
- 1000+ Receiving Yard Season (Lions)
Dave Krieg
Dave Krieg was an undrafted free agent who signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 1980. He went on to play 19 seasons in the NFL, mainly with the Seahawks but he also had stints with the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and Tennessee Oilers (they were still the Oilers for two years before changing the name to Titans).
During his time with the Seahawks, Krieg became one of the most prolific passers in the franchise’s history. He earned three Pro Bowl selections (1984, 1988, 1989) and led the Seahawks to their first playoff appearance in 1983, where they reached the AFC Championship Game.
Krieg’s career statistics include over 38,000 passing yards, 261 touchdown passes, and a passer rating of 81.5. Known for his durability and ability to perform under pressure, Krieg’s leadership and skills as a quarterback helped elevate the teams he played for and cemented his place as one of the memorable players of his era.
Krieg Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Seahawks)
- 3000+ Passing Yard Season (Seahawks, Chiefs, Cardinals)
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)
T.J. Duckett
T.J. Duckett played his collegiate football at Michigan State University, where he established himself as a dominant force in the backfield. His performance with the Spartans led to him being selected in the first round, 18th overall, by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2002 NFL Draft.
During his tenure with the Falcons, Duckett became an integral part of their rushing attack, often pairing with other backs in a committee approach. His best season came in 2003 when he rushed for 779 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Following his time in Atlanta, Duckett played for the Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, and Seattle Seahawks. His NFL career was marked by consistent production in short-yardage and red-zone situations.
Dwight Freeney
Dwight Freeney had a highly successful career in the NFL, standing out as one of the most feared defensive ends of his time. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the 11th overall pick of the 2002 NFL Draft. Freeney spent the majority of his career with the Colts (2002 to 2012), and became a key figure in their defense.
Over the span of his illustrious career, he accumulated 125.5 sacks, 47 forced fumbles, and 350 tackles. Freeney was a force to be reckoned with on the field, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and three First-Team All-Pro nods. One of the highlights of his career was winning Super Bowl XLI with the Colts.
After leaving the Colts, Freeney had stints with several other teams including the San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, and Detroit Lions before retiring in 2017.
Freeney Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Colts)
- Pro Bowl (Colts)
- Super Bowl Champ (Colts)
