Players who played for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints
47 players
47 players have played for both the New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints. Ben Watson spent the most seasons with the two: 7 with the New England Patriots and 4 with the New Orleans Saints. On a roster now: Anfernee Jennings, Davon Godchaux, Brandin Cooks, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
| Player | Pos | NE | NO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | TE | 2004–2019 · 7 seasons | 2013–2018 · 4 seasons |
| Rob Ninkovich | LB | 2009–2016 · 8 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Je'Rod Cherry | DB | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons | 1996–1999 · 4 seasons |
| Ramon Humber | LB | 2018 · 1 season | 2010–2015 · 6 seasons |
| David Thomas | TE | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2009–2012 · 4 seasons |
| Randall Gay | CB | 2004–2007 · 4 seasons | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons |
| Don Davis | LB | 2003–2006 · 4 seasons | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons |
| Tebucky Jones | S | 1998–2002 · 5 seasons | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Anfernee Jennings | LB | 2020–2025 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2021–2024 · 4 seasons | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Michael Hoomanawanui | TE | 2012–2015 · 4 seasons | 2015–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Travaris Cadet | RB | 2015 · 1 season | 2012–2016 · 5 seasons |
| Donte' Stallworth | WR | 2007–2012 · 2 seasons | 2002–2005 · 4 seasons |
| Heath Evans | FB | 2005–2008 · 4 seasons | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| David Patten | WR | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Torrance Small | WR | 2001 · 1 season | 1992–1996 · 5 seasons |
| Brian Hansen | P | 1990 · 1 season | 1984–1988 · 5 seasons |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2017 · 1 season | 2014–2025 · 4 seasons |
| Akiem Hicks | DE | 2015 · 1 season | 2012–2015 · 4 seasons |
| Lil'Jordan Humphrey | WR | 2022 · 1 season | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons |
| Chris Hogan | WR | 2016–2018 · 3 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Jonathan Freeny | LB | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Sterling Moore | CB | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Brandon Deaderick | DE | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Jonathan Casillas | LB | 2014 · 1 season | 2009–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Mel Mitchell | DB | 2007 · 1 season | 2002–2005 · 3 seasons |
| Antowain Smith | RB | 2001–2003 · 3 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Cameron Cleeland | TE | 2002 · 1 season | 1998–2001 · 3 seasons |
| Steve Israel | DB | 1997–1999 · 3 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Willie Clay | FS | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Tom Hodson | QB | 1990–1992 · 3 seasons | 1995 · 1 season |
| Brandon Tate | WR | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Shayne Graham | PK | 2010 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Chris Canty | CB | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons | 2000 · 1 season |
| Johnson Bademosi | CB | 2017 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Kai Forbath | PK | 2019 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Mike Gillislee | RB | 2017 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Brandon Browner | CB | 2014 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Don Jones | CB | 2014 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Eric Moore | DE | 2010 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Kyle Eckel | FB | 2007 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Fred McCrary | RB | 2003 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Victor Green | DB | 2002 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Bryan Cox | LB | 2001 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Terry Allen | RB | 1999 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Mickey Washington | DB | 1991 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Pio Sagapolutele | DE | 1996 · 1 season | 1997 · 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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