Players who played for the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers
36 players
36 players have played for both the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers. James Farrior spent the most seasons with the two: 5 with the New York Jets and 10 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On a roster now: Brandin Echols, Aaron Rodgers, Chuck Clark, and Justin Fields. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
| Player | Pos | NYJ | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Farrior | LB | 1997–2001 · 5 seasons | 2002–2011 · 10 seasons |
| Steve McLendon | DT | 2016–2020 · 5 seasons | 2010–2015 · 6 seasons |
| Jerricho Cotchery | WR | 2004–2010 · 7 seasons | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Dwight Stone | WR | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 1987–1994 · 8 seasons |
| Santonio Holmes | WR | 2010–2013 · 4 seasons | 2006–2009 · 4 seasons |
| Bubby Brister | QB | 1995 · 1 season | 1986–1992 · 7 seasons |
| Le'Veon Bell | RB | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons | 2013–2017 · 5 seasons |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | 2011 · 1 season | 2000–2012 · 6 seasons |
| Tyrone Carter | S | 2003 · 1 season | 2004–2009 · 6 seasons |
| Kimo Von von Oelhoffen | DT | 2006 · 1 season | 2000–2005 · 6 seasons |
| Neil O'Donnell | QB | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons | 1991–1995 · 5 seasons |
| Hank Poteat | CB | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2000–2002 · 3 seasons |
| Eric Green | TE | 1999 · 1 season | 1990–1994 · 5 seasons |
| Donald Evans | DE | 1994–1995 · 2 seasons | 1990–1993 · 4 seasons |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2021–2024 · 4 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Alan Faneca | OG | 2008 · 1 season | 2001–2006 · 4 seasons |
| Terance Mathis | WR | 1990–1993 · 4 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Jeff Graham | WR | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons |
| Gary Jones | FS | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons | 1991–1994 · 3 seasons |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Jamaal Westerman | LB | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Al Woods | DT | 2023 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Avery Williamson | LB | 2018–2020 · 2 seasons | 2020 · 1 season |
| Stevan Ridley | RB | 2015 · 1 season | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons |
| Kelvin Beachum | OT | 2017 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Willie Colon | G | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Jeremy Kapinos | P | 2007 · 1 season | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Dan Stryzinski | P | 2003 · 1 season | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| Troy Sadowski | TE | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Chuck Clark | S | 2024 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2025 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Mike Williams | WR | 2024 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Kwon Alexander | LB | 2022 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| J.J. Wilcox | S | 2018 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Randy Bullock | PK | 2015 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Mike Vick | QB | 2014 · 1 season | 2015 · 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.