Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams players: who played for both
Who played for both the Chargers and Rams?
110 players were on both the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams rosters between 1960 and 2026, including John Carney, Bill Munson, John Hadl and Trent Green. 43 of them were with the Chargers first and 63 with the Rams first; 4 joined both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Nat Whitmyer is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Rams first, then the Chargers from 1966.
- Poona Ford is the most recent: Chargers first, then the Rams from 2025.
- Deacon Jones spent the most seasons across the two: 2 with the Chargers and 11 with the Rams.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Trent Green.
- Most common positions on this list: LB (19), DL (15), TE (13), RB (12).
How many can you name?
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All 110 players, most seasons first
| Player | Pos | Chargers | Rams |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carney | K | 1990–2000 | 1990 |
| Bill Munson | QB | 1977 | 1964–1967 |
| John Hadl | QB | 1962–1972 | 1973–1974 |
| Trent Green | QB | 1993 | 1999–2000, 2008 |
| Coy Bacon | DL | 1973–1975 | 1968–1972 |
| Deacon Jones | DL | 1972–1973 | 1961–1971 |
| Donnie Jones | P | 2018 | 2007–2011 |
| Eric Weddle | FS | 2007–2015 | 2019, 2021 |
| Joe Phillips | DL | 1987–1991 | 1998 |
| James Harris | QB | 1977–1981 | 1973–1976 |
| Jared Cook | TE | 2021 | 2013–2015 |
| Leslie O'Neal | DL | 1986, 1988–1995 | 1996–1997 |
| Wes Welker | WR | 2004 | 2015–2016 |
| Eric Hill | LB | 1999–2000 | 1998 |
| Jason Fisk | DT | 2002–2004 | 2006 |
| Jim Everett | QB | 1997 | 1986–1993 |
| Kellen Clemens | QB | 2014–2017 | 2011–2013 |
| Mark Herrmann | QB | 1985–1987 | 1988–1989 |
| Na'il Diggs | OLB | 2011 | 2010 |
| Pete Holohan | TE | 1981–1987 | 1988–1990 |
| A.J. Feeley | QB | 2005 | 2010–2011 |
| Bob Klein | TE | 1977–1979 | 1969–1976 |
| Randy McMichael | TE | 2010–2012 | 2007–2009 |
| Ryan McNeil | CB | 2001–2002 | 1997–1998 |
| Tim Fox | DB | 1982–1984 | 1985–1986 |
| Brandon Manumaleuna | TE | 2006–2009 | 2001–2005 |
| Charles DeJurnett | DL | 1976–1980 | 1982–1986 |
| Cory Withrow | C | 2006–2007 | 2008 |
| Dick Gordon | WR | 1974 | 1972–1973 |
| Eric Sievers | TE | 1981–1988 | 1988 |
| Marquez Pope | DB | 1992–1993 | 1994 |
| Morgan Fox | DL | 2022–2024 | 2016–2020 |
| Nick Vannett | TE | 2023 | 2025 |
| Oday Aboushi | OL | 2021 | 2022 |
| Pat Curran | TE | 1975–1978 | 1969–1974 |
| Ron Middleton | TE | 1995 | 1994 |
| Ron Smith | DB | 1973 | 1968–1969 |
| Sam Seale | DB | 1988–1991 | 1993 |
| Az-Zahir Hakim | WR | 2006 | 1998–2001 |
| Barry Redden | RB | 1987–1988 | 1982–1986 |
| Buford McGee | RB | 1984–1986 | 1987–1991 |
| Fakhir Brown | CB | 1999–2000 | 2006–2008 |
| Jeff Brady | LB | 1993 | 1993 |
| John Cappelletti | RB | 1980–1983 | 1974–1978 |
| Karl Wilson | DL | 1987–1988 | 1991 |
| Keith Lyle | FS | 2002 | 1994–2000 |
| Lance Kendricks | TE | 2019 | 2011–2016 |
| Lydell Mitchell | RB | 1978–1979 | 1980 |
| Mike Charles | DL | 1987–1989 | 1991 |
| Mike Wilcher | LB | 1991 | 1983–1990 |
| Mike Williams | DB | 1975–1982 | 1983 |
| Poona Ford | DL | 2024 | 2025–2026 |
| Richard Brown | LB | 1990 | 1987, 1989 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DL | 2022–2023 | 2018–2021 |
| Cam Thomas | DT | 2010–2013 | 2016 |
| Cliff Thrift | LB | 1979–1984 | 1986 |
| Dwight Scales | WR | 1981–1983 | 1976–1978 |
| Eric Williams | LB | 1984 | 1982–1983 |
| Gerald Everett | TE | 2022–2023 | 2017–2020 |
| Gerald Robinson | DL | 1989–1990 | 1991–1994 |
| Jim Collins | LB | 1989 | 1981–1985, 1987–1988 |
| Joe Barksdale | T | 2015–2018 | 2012–2014 |
| Joe Milinichik | OL | 1993–1994 | 1990–1992 |
| Leo Goeas | OL | 1990–1992 | 1993–1996 |
| Maa Tanuvasa | DL | 2001 | 1993 |
| Tony Baker | RB | 1975 | 1973–1974 |
| Troy Reeder | LB | 2022 | 2019–2021, 2023–2025 |
| Bhawoh Jue | FS | 2005–2006 | 2007 |
| Bob Stein | LB | 1975 | 1973–1974 |
| Brandon Gorin | T | 2001 | 2007 |
| Cedric Figaro | LB | 1988–1990 | 1995–1996 |
| Clinton Hart | SS | 2004–2009 | 2009 |
| Dave Lewis | LB | 1982 | 1983 |
| Henry Rolling | LB | 1990–1992 | 1993–1994 |
| Jim Jodat | RB | 1982–1983 | 1977–1979 |
| Jim Skow | DL | 1992 | 1992 |
| Sam Anno | LB | 1992–1993 | 1987 |
| Steve Busick | LB | 1987 | 1986 |
| Derrick Harris | RB | 2000–2001 | 1996–1999 |
| Jeff Williams | OL | 1981 | 1977 |
| Leonard Russell | RB | 1996 | 1995 |
| Lucious Smith | DB | 1984–1985 | 1980–1982 |
| Ron Smith | WR | 1980–1981 | 1978–1979 |
| Willie McGee | WR | 1973 | 1974–1975 |
| Bobby Duckworth | WR | 1982–1984 | 1985–1986 |
| David Croudip | DB | 1985 | 1984 |
| Eric Banks | DL | 2021 | 2020 |
| Gary Kowalski | OL | 1985–1988 | 1983 |
| Greg Clark | LB | 1991 | 1990 |
| Jewerl Thomas | RB | 1984 | 1980–1982 |
| Justin Hollins | LB | 2023 | 2020–2022 |
| Korey Toomer | LB | 2016–2017 | 2014 |
| Lee White | RB | 1972 | 1971 |
| Mel Rogers | LB | 1971, 1973–1974 | 1976 |
| Sony Michel | RB | 2022 | 2021 |
| Aaron Laing | TE | 1994 | 1996–1998 |
| Bob Thomas | RB | 1973–1974 | 1971–1972 |
| Greg Wojcik | DL | 1972–1973, 1975 | 1971 |
| Hanik Milligan | SS | 2004–2005 | 2007 |
| Joe Sweet | WR | 1975 | 1972–1973 |
| Matt Daniels | SS | 2015 | 2012–2013 |
| Ryan Neill | LS | 2010 | 2009 |
| Sammy Lilly | DB | 1990 | 1991–1992 |
| Terry Crews | LB | 1993 | 1991 |
| Danario Alexander | WR | 2012 | 2010–2011 |
| Joey Goodspeed | FB | 2002 | 2003–2004 |
| Steve Williams | CB | 2014–2016 | 2016 |
| Chris Faulkner | TE | 1985 | 1984 |
| Henry Williams | DB | 1983 | 1983 |
| Nat Whitmyer | DB | 1966 | 1963 |
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.Chargers seasons include the San Diego Chargers (1961–2016).Rams seasons include the St. Louis Rams (1995–2015).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams?
110 in the nflverse roster files from 1960 to 2026, including John Carney, Bill Munson, John Hadl and Trent Green. 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?
Nat Whitmyer: Los Angeles Rams first, then the Los Angeles Chargers from 1966.
Who has played for both recently?
Nick Vannett, Poona Ford and Troy Reeder, 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. Chargers seasons include the San Diego Chargers (1961–2016). Rams seasons include the St. Louis Rams (1995–2015).
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