Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Texans and Chargers?
44 players were on both the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers rosters between 1960 and 2026, including Tyrod Taylor, Donnie Jones, Andre Roberts and Denzel Perryman. 20 of them were with the Texans first and 21 with the Chargers first; 3 joined both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Michael Keathley is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Chargers first, then the Texans from 2003.
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. is the most recent: Chargers first, then the Texans from 2026.
- Denzel Perryman spent the most seasons across the two: 1 with the Texans and 9 with the Chargers.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Denzel Perryman.
- Most common positions on this list: DL (6), OL (6), LB (5), DB (4).
How many can you name?
Name players who were on both the Texans and the Chargers. The surname is enough. 0 / 44
All 44 players, most seasons first
| Player | Pos | Texans | Chargers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrod Taylor | QB | 2021 | 2019–2020 |
| Donnie Jones | P | 2012 | 2018 |
| Andre Roberts | WR | 2021 | 2021 |
| Denzel Perryman | LB | 2023 | 2015–2020, 2024–2026 |
| Kellen Clemens | QB | 2011 | 2014–2017 |
| Kris Brown | K | 2002–2009 | 2010 |
| Corey Liuget | DL | 2020 | 2011–2018 |
| Marcus Gilchrist | DB | 2017 | 2011–2014 |
| Oday Aboushi | OL | 2015–2016 | 2021 |
| Ronnie Brown | RB | 2014 | 2012–2014 |
| DeAndre Carter | WR | 2018–2020 | 2022 |
| Jahleel Addae | DB | 2019 | 2013–2018, 2020 |
| Joe Mays | MLB | 2013 | 2015–2016 |
| Senio Kelemete | OL | 2018–2020 | 2021 |
| Taylor Heinicke | QB | 2017 | 2024 |
| Christian Covington | DL | 2015–2018 | 2021–2022 |
| David Sharpe | OL | 2018 | 2025 |
| Desmond King | DB | 2021–2024 | 2017–2020 |
| Eric Tomlinson | TE | 2016 | 2024 |
| Jamar Fletcher | CB | 2007 | 2004–2005 |
| Marlon McCree | FS | 2003–2004 | 2006–2007 |
| Nick Novak | K | 2015–2016 | 2011–2014, 2017 |
| Shareece Wright | CB | 2018 | 2011–2014 |
| Stephen Anderson | TE | 2016–2017 | 2019–2021, 2023 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | LB | 2024 | 2025–2026 |
| Jordan Todman | RB | 2017 | 2011 |
| Kenneth Murray, Jr. | LB | 2026 | 2020–2023 |
| Steve Foley | OLB | 2003 | 2004–2005 |
| Teair Tart | DL | 2023 | 2024–2026 |
| Tim Dobbins | ILB | 2011–2012 | 2006–2009 |
| Marcus Cromartie | DB | 2017 | 2013 |
| Naquan Jones | DL | 2025 | 2025 |
| Scott Quessenberry | OL | 2022–2023 | 2018–2021 |
| Travis Johnson | DT | 2005–2008 | 2009–2010 |
| Kyle Emanuel | LB | 2020 | 2015–2018 |
| Andrew Brown | DL | 2020 | 2021 |
| Austin Deculus | OL | 2022–2024 | 2025 |
| Chris Landrum | DL | 2019 | 2016–2018 |
| Cole Toner | OL | 2021 | 2018, 2020 |
| Fred Bennett | CB | 2007–2009 | 2010 |
| Josh Keyes | LB | 2018 | 2017 |
| Michael Keathley | G | 2003 | 2001–2003 |
| Tyron Johnson | WR | 2022 | 2020 |
| Jake Byrne | TE | 2013 | 2013 |
From the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0), refreshed 2026-10-06. A season counts when the player was on the roster: from 2002 on, at least one regular-season or playoff week as active, injured reserve or inactive (practice squad alone does not count); 1960–2001 use the season rosters.Texans seasons start in 2002; the Houston Oilers (1960–96) are Titans seasons.Chargers seasons include the San Diego Chargers (1961–2016).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers?
44 in the nflverse roster files from 1960 to 2026, including Tyrod Taylor, Donnie Jones, Andre Roberts and Denzel Perryman. Players whose time with one of the teams was practice squad only, or before 1960, are not counted.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both?
Michael Keathley: Los Angeles Chargers first, then the Houston Texans from 2003.
Who has played for both recently?
Denzel Perryman, David Sharpe, Del'Shawn Phillips, Kenneth Murray, Jr., Teair Tart and Naquan Jones and 1 more, with a season on one of the two rosters in 2025 or 2026.
Does a player count if the team has moved or changed its name?
Yes. Seasons count for today's franchise, the way the league keeps team history. Texans seasons start in 2002; the Houston Oilers (1960–96) are Titans seasons. Chargers seasons include the San Diego Chargers (1961–2016).
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