5 Football Players who Played for Titans and Colts
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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 Titans and Colts.
Kerry Collins
Kerry Collins was a two-time Pro Bowler who had a lengthy NFL career from 1995 to 2011. He was the 5th overall pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL Draft.
Over his 17-year career, Collins played for six different teams: the Panthers, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and Indianapolis Colts. Collins’ career was highlighted by a Super Bowl XXXV appearance with the Giants.
He threw for over 40,000 yards in his career, finishing with 40,922 passing yards, 208 touchdowns, and 196 interceptions.
Collins Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Panthers, Titans)
- 3000+ Yard Season (Giants, Raiders)
Andre Johnson
Andre Johnson, one of the most prolific wide receivers of his era, played in the NFL for 14 seasons, primarily with the Houston Texans. Selected third overall in the 2003 NFL Draft, Johnson quickly emerged as a premier player.
He led the league in receiving yards twice (2008, 2009) and receptions twice (2006, 2008). Johnson finished his career with 1062 catches (11th all-time as of 2023), 14,185 yards (11th all-time as of 2023), and 70 touchdowns.
After 12 seasons with the Texans, Johnson spent one season with the Indianapolis Colts and one with the Tennessee Titans before retiring in 2016. He was inducted into the Texans’ Ring of Honor in 2017.
Rarity Score Alert: Almost all NFL fans remember Johnson with the Texans, but how many remember his last two seasons with the Colts and Titans?
Johnson Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Texans)
- Pro Bowl (Texans)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Texans)
Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck is a former NFL quarterback who is best known for his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 6th round of the 1998 NFL Draft, he didn’t see much action until being traded to the Seahawks in 2001.
With Seattle, Hasselbeck blossomed into a three-time Pro Bowl selection and led the team to its first Super Bowl appearance in 2005. Over his career, Hasselbeck threw for over 36,000 yards, with 212 touchdowns and 153 interceptions.
After his time in Seattle, he played for the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts before retiring after the 2015 season. He’s now a noted analyst on ESPN’s NFL coverage.
Hasselbeck Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Seahawks)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Seahawks, Titans)
Chris Chandler
Chris Chandler had a lengthy and diverse career as a quarterback in the NFL, playing for eight teams over 17 seasons from 1988 to 2004.
His career stats include 28,484 passing yards, 170 touchdown passes, and a completion rate of 58.1%. Chandler’s pinnacle was the 1998 season when he led the Atlanta Falcons to Super Bowl XXXIII, earning Pro Bowl honors along the way. His QB rating of 100.9 that season was a career-high.
Despite moving frequently, Chandler had a knack for stepping in and providing reliable quarterback play, a valuable asset in the league
Chandler Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Falcons)
- 3000+ Passing Yard Season (Falcons)
Charlie Whitehurst
Charlie Whitehurst, known affectionately as “Clipboard Jesus” for his long hair and backup quarterback role, spent 7 seasons in the NFL. He was originally drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
Whitehurst had the most playing time with the Seattle Seahawks in 2010 and 2011 and with the Tennessee Titans in 2014. He also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns.
He finished his career with 9 starts in 25 game appearances, passing for 2463 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions.
