5 Football Players who Played for Steelers 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 who have played for both the Pittsburgh Steelers 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 Steelers and the Packers.
John Kuhn
John Kuhn is a fullback who had a noteworthy career in the NFL, playing primarily with the Green Bay Packers. After playing college football for Shippensburg University, Kuhn began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005. However, he is best known for his tenure with the Packers from 2007 to 2015.
In Green Bay, Kuhn became a key part of the team’s offensive unit, mostly for his blocking, but he also contributed as a short-yardage runner and receiver out of the backfield. A fan favorite, his last name would often be chanted by the crowd after successful plays.
Kuhn was part of the Packers team that won Super Bowl XLV over the Steelers. Following his time in Green Bay, Kuhn played one season with the New Orleans Saints in 2016 before retiring. Kuhn was named to the Pro Bowl three times and was twice designated as an All-Pro.
*Kuhn was previously the most popular player for this square (Grid 16)
Kuhn Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Packers)
- Pro Bowl (Packers)
- Super Bowl Champ (Packers)
Mike Tomczak
Mike Tomczak had a lengthy career in the National Football League that spanned from 1985 to 1999. Tomczak played college football at Ohio State University, where he led the Buckeyes to a Big Ten Conference championship in 1984.
After going undrafted in the 1985 NFL Draft, Tomczak signed with the Bears as a free agent. He spent six seasons in Chicago, primarily as a backup quarterback but saw significant playing time due to injuries to starter Jim McMahon. He was a member of the famed 1985 Bears team that won Super Bowl XX.
After his time with the Bears, Tomczak had stints with the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, and finally the Pittsburgh Steelers. His most significant playing time came with the Steelers, where he started multiple games in place of injured starters and helped the team reach the playoffs on several occasions.
Tomczak Key Stats
- Super Bowl Champion (Bears)
Najeh Davenport
Najeh Davenport was drafted in the fourth round (135th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Davenport played college football at the University of Miami, where he was part of a talented Hurricanes team.
Davenport spent the early part of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, serving primarily as a backup running back and special teams contributor. He was known for his power running style and had the ability to break off big runs.
After four seasons with the Packers, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers for two years, contributing to their Super Bowl XL victory. While not a “star”, he was a reliable contributor throughout his career, racking up over 1,800 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.
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)
Hardy Nickerson
Hardy Nickerson was a linebacker who had a lengthy and successful career in the NFL. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round, 122nd overall, in the 1987 NFL Draft out of the University of California.
Nickerson played for several teams over his 16-season career in the NFL, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Green Bay Packers. He is most associated with his time in Tampa Bay, where he made multiple Pro Bowl appearances and was a key figure in the Buccaneers’ vaunted defense.
Over the course of his career, Nickerson was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and earned First-Team All-Pro honors twice. He amassed more than 1,500 tackles, 21 sacks, and 12 interceptions.
Nickerson Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Buccaneers)
- Pro Bowl (Buccaneers)
