Football Players who Played for Steelers and Falcons
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Steelers and Falcons.
Byron Leftwich
Byron Leftwich was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round, seventh overall, in the 2003 NFL Draft. Leftwich spent four seasons with the Jaguars, earning the starting role and demonstrating a strong arm and leadership abilities.
In Jacksonville, Leftwich threw for over 9,000 yards and 51 touchdowns. After his time with the Jaguars, he had stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Throughout his career, he accumulated 10,532 passing yards and 58 touchdowns.
After retiring as a player, Leftwich transitioned into coaching, notably serving as the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Under his guidance, the Buccaneers’ offense thrived, playing a key role in the team’s victory in Super Bowl LV following the 2020 season.
Leftwich Key Stats
- Super Bowl Champ (Steelers)
Terance Mathis
Terance Mathis was selected by the New York Jets in the 6th round of the 1990 NFL Draft with the 140th overall pick. He played college football at the University of New Mexico, where he had an outstanding collegiate career.
Mathis played 13 seasons in the NFL, spending time with the Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers. During his time with the Falcons, he developed into one of the league’s premier wide receivers.
His career highlights include earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1994 and finishing 3rd in the NFL in receiving touchdowns that same year with 11. Over his career, Mathis accumulated 689 receptions for 8,809 yards and 63 touchdowns.
Mathis Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Falcons)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Falcons)
Wayne Gandy
Wayne Gandy was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft with the 15th overall pick. He played college football at Auburn University, where he established himself as one of the top offensive tackles in the nation.
Gandy’s NFL career spanned 15 seasons, during which he played for the Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. He started most of the games he played in (205 out of 219) and was known as one of the league’s most durable and dependable offensive linemen.
His leadership on the offensive line helped anchor several successful offenses, and his consistent play was a key factor for his teams over the years.
