Players who played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions
56 players
56 players have played for both the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions. Matt Prater spent the most seasons with the two: 7 with the Denver Broncos and 7 with the Detroit Lions. On a roster now: Sam Martin, Kalif Raymond, Tim Patrick, Michael Burton, and Mike Ford Jr. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
| Player | Pos | DEN | DET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | PK | 2007–2013 · 7 seasons | 2014–2020 · 7 seasons |
| Ray Crockett | CB | 1994–2000 · 7 seasons | 1989–1993 · 5 seasons |
| Sam Martin | P | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons | 2013–2019 · 7 seasons |
| Luther Elliss | DT | 2004 · 1 season | 1995–2002 · 8 seasons |
| Tony Scheffler | TE | 2006–2009 · 4 seasons | 2010–2013 · 4 seasons |
| Kenoy Kennedy | SS | 2000–2004 · 5 seasons | 2005–2007 · 3 seasons |
| Allen Aldridge | LB | 1994–1997 · 4 seasons | 1998–2001 · 4 seasons |
| Andre' Goodman | CB | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons | 2002–2005 · 4 seasons |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2016 · 1 season | 2021–2025 · 5 seasons |
| Sylvester Williams | DT | 2013–2020 · 5 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| C.J. Anderson | RB | 2013–2017 · 5 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Dre' Bly | CB | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2003–2006 · 4 seasons |
| Michael Brooks | DT | 1987–1992 · 5 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 2018–2021 · 4 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Manny Ramirez | G | 2012–2014 · 3 seasons | 2009–2015 · 2 seasons |
| Boss Bailey | LB | 2008 · 1 season | 2003–2007 · 4 seasons |
| Tatum Bell | RB | 2004–2008 · 4 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Olandis Gary | RB | 1999–2002 · 4 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Ryan McNeil | DB | 2003 · 1 season | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons |
| Willie Green | WR | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons |
| Glyn Milburn | WR | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Shane Dronett | DT | 1992–1995 · 4 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Jeff Campbell | WR | 1994 · 1 season | 1990–1993 · 4 seasons |
| Michael Burton | FB | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Ford Jr. | CB | 2021 · 1 season | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Paris Lenon | LB | 2013 · 1 season | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Alphonso Smith | DB | 2009 · 1 season | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Vernon Fox | S | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons |
| George Foster | OT | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Reuben Droughns | RB | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Cassius Vaughn | CB | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Justin Bannan | DT | 2010–2012 · 2 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Jason Hunter | DE | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Brian Clark | WR | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Jack Williams | CB | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Glenn Martinez | WR | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Paul Smith | RB | 2007 · 1 season | 2003–2005 · 2 seasons |
| David Kircus | WR | 2006 · 1 season | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Kevin Kasper | WR | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Stephen Alexander | TE | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Darius Holland | DT | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Keith Washington | DE | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Gus Frerotte | QB | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| James Jones | DT | 1995 · 1 season | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Zach Cunningham | LB | 2024 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Kwon Alexander | LB | 2024 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Tramaine Brock | CB | 2018 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Kasim Edebali | DE | 2017 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Justin Forsett | RB | 2016 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Rafael Bush | S | 2011 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Dan Gronkowski | TE | 2010 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Marquand Manuel | S | 2008 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Keary Colbert | WR | 2008 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Nate Wayne | LB | 1999 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Eric Davis | FS | 2001 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Tim McKyer | DB | 1997 · 1 season | 1993 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.