Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots players: who played for both

Who played for both the Rams and Patriots?

72 players were on both the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots rosters between 1960 and 2026, including Harold Jackson, Henry Ellard, Rich Camarillo and Roman Phifer. 36 of them were with the Rams first and 32 with the Patriots first; 4 joined both in the same season.

Did you know?

  • Fred Whittingham is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Rams first, then the Patriots from 1970.
  • Joe Cardona is the most recent: Patriots first, then the Rams from 2026.
  • Mosi Tatupu spent the most seasons across the two: 1 with the Rams and 13 with the Patriots.
  • 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Harold Jackson.
  • Most common positions on this list: WR (13), DL (10), TE (8), DB (5).

How many can you name?

Name players who were on both the Rams and the Patriots. The surname is enough. 0 / 72

All 72 players, most seasons first

Seasons on each roster (1960–2026). A gap of a season or more starts a new spell.
PlayerPosRamsPatriots
Harold JacksonWR1968, 1973–19771978–1981, 1987
Henry EllardWR1983–19931998
Rich CamarilloSPEC19881981–1987
Roman PhiferILB1991–19982001–2004
Mosi TatupuRB19911978–1990
Brandin CooksWR2018–20192017
Danny AmendolaWR2009–20122013–2017
Gary JeterDL1983–19881989
Wes WelkerWR2015–20162007–2012
Aqib TalibCB2018–20192012–2013
Jimmy GaroppoloQB2024–20252014–2017
Joe CardonaLS20262015–2024
Steven JacksonRB2004–20122015
Bill BainOL1979–19851986
Brandon LloydWR20112012
Chris LongDE2008–20152016
Cody DavisDB2013–20172020–2023
Don DavisILB2001–20022003–2006
Pat StudstillWR1968–19711972
Ray AgnewDL1998–20001990–1994
Tim FoxDB1985–19861976–1981
Corey IvyCB20051999
Eric SieversTE19881989–1990
Steve IsraelDB1992–19941997–1999
Torrance SmallWR19972001
Troy HillDB2015–2020, 20222015
Daniel FellsTE2008–20102012
Dave WohlabaughC20031995–1998
Grant WilliamsT2002–20042000–2001
Hugh MillenQB19871991–1992
Kai ForbathK20202019
Kenny BrittWR2014–20162017
Michael HoomanawanuiTE2010–20112012–2015
Mike D. JonesDL19981994–1997
Conor McDermottOL20242022–2023
Dane LookerWR2002–20082000
Greg BatyTE19871986–1987
Richard BishopDL19831976–1981
Todd F. CollinsLB1999–20001992–1994, 1996–1998
Akeem AyersOLB20152014
Brandon GibsonWR2009–20122016
Brandon GorinT20072003–2005
Cameron CleelandTE2003–20042002
Chidi IwuomaCB20062006
Derek RiversDL20202017–2020
Fred WhittinghamLB19641970
Heath IrwinG20021996–1999
Marv CookTE19951989–1993
Matthew MulliganTE20122013
O.J. BriganceOLB2001–20022002
Greg SalasWR20112012
Leonard RussellRB19951991–1993
Stephen SpachTE20112007–2008
Ben ThomasDL19911985–1986
Dominique EasleyDL2016–20182014–2015
Eric MooreDE2006–20082010
Mark LeVoirT2007, 20112008–2010
Rick CashDL1969–19701972–1973
Sony MichelRB20212018–2020
Chuck OsborneDL19962000
Cory DurdenDL20232025–2026
Dave ChappleP1972–19741974
Joe SweetWR1972–19731974
Louis LeonardDT20072010
Thomas WelchT20112011
Bill MurrayOL20262022
Charles WoodsDB20242025–2026
Hakim AkbarOLB20022001
Nicholas GrigsbyLB20162017–2018
Zach ThomasOL2022–20232024
Kole AyiOLB2001–20022001
Ochaun MathisLB20232024

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.Rams seasons include the St. Louis Rams (1995–2015).Patriots seasons include the Boston Patriots (1960–70).

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Questions

How many players have played for both the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots?

72 in the nflverse roster files from 1960 to 2026, including Harold Jackson, Henry Ellard, Rich Camarillo and Roman Phifer. 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?

Fred Whittingham: Los Angeles Rams first, then the New England Patriots from 1970.

Who has played for both recently?

Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Cardona, Cory Durden, Bill Murray and Charles Woods, 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. Rams seasons include the St. Louis Rams (1995–2015). Patriots seasons include the Boston Patriots (1960–70).

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