Players who played for the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
62 players
62 players have played for both the Detroit Lions and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brian Kelly spent the most seasons with the two: 1 with the Detroit Lions and 10 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On a roster now: Carlton Davis III, Alex Anzalone, Devin White, Miles Killebrew, and A'Shawn Robinson. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
| Player | Pos | DET | TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kelly | CB | 2008 · 1 season | 1998–2007 · 10 seasons |
| Jimmy Williams | LB | 1982–1990 · 9 seasons | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff Gooch | LB | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 1996–2004 · 7 seasons |
| Ronald Hall | TE | 1994–1995 · 2 seasons | 1987–1993 · 7 seasons |
| Ndamukong Suh | DT | 2010–2014 · 5 seasons | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2024 · 1 season | 2018–2023 · 6 seasons |
| Dewayne White | DE | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons | 2003–2006 · 4 seasons |
| Ryan Nece | LB | 2008 · 1 season | 2002–2007 · 6 seasons |
| Mark Royals | P | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons | 1990–2001 · 5 seasons |
| Alex Anzalone | LB | 2021–2025 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Devin White | LB | 2026 · 1 season | 2019–2023 · 5 seasons |
| Miles Killebrew | S | 2016–2020 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Will Heller | TE | 2009–2012 · 4 seasons | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Maurice Stovall | WR | 2011 · 1 season | 2006–2010 · 5 seasons |
| Tyoka Jackson | DE | 2006 · 1 season | 1996–2000 · 5 seasons |
| Broderick Thomas | LB | 1994 · 1 season | 1989–1993 · 5 seasons |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 2016–2019 · 4 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Kwon Alexander | LB | 2024 · 1 season | 2015–2018 · 4 seasons |
| Akeem Spence | DT | 2017 · 1 season | 2013–2016 · 4 seasons |
| George Johnson | DE | 2014–2017 · 2 seasons | 2011–2015 · 3 seasons |
| Johnthan Banks | CB | 2016 · 1 season | 2013–2016 · 4 seasons |
| Dan Orlovsky | QB | 2005–2015 · 3 seasons | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Micheal Spurlock | WR | 2013 · 1 season | 2007–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Jovan Haye | DT | 2011 · 1 season | 2006–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Kalvin Pearson | S | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2005–2007 · 3 seasons |
| Chartric Darby | DT | 2008 · 1 season | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons |
| Corey Smith | DE | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2002–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Dwight Smith | DB | 2008 · 1 season | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons |
| Jacquez Green | WR | 2002 · 1 season | 1998–2001 · 4 seasons |
| Christian Izien | S | 2026 · 1 season | 2023–2025 · 3 seasons |
| LeGarrette Blount | RB | 2018 · 1 season | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Jacquies Smith | DE | 2017 · 1 season | 2014–2017 · 3 seasons |
| Brian Clark | WR | 2010 · 1 season | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons |
| Phillip Buchanon | CB | 2009 · 1 season | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Jon Bradley | FB | 2007 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Willie Green | WR | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | LB | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Kindle Vildor | CB | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Darren Fells | TE | 2017–2021 · 2 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Darryl Tapp | DE | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Crezdon Butler | CB | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Danny Gorrer | DB | 2014 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Brandon McDonald | DB | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Vinny Ciurciu | LB | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Darian Barnes | RB | 2008 · 1 season | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff Garcia | QB | 2005 · 1 season | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Blue Adams | DB | 2003 · 1 season | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Bill Schroeder | WR | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Bert Emanuel | WR | 2001 · 1 season | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons |
| Vernon Turner | WR | 1993–1995 · 2 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Jeff Hunter | DE | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Milton Mack | DB | 1994 · 1 season | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons |
| Grant Stuard | LB | 2025 · 1 season | 2021 · 1 season |
| Teddy Bridgewater | QB | 2023 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Tim Wright | TE | 2015 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Josh McCown | QB | 2006 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Kevin Ogletree | WR | 2013 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Eric Wright | DB | 2011 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Anthony Madison | CB | 2011 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Yamon Figurs | WR | 2009 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Anthony Bryant | DT | 2006 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Cleveland Pinkney | DT | 2006 · 1 season | 2003 · 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.
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