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Statistics About The Most Nfl Teams Played For
The majority of NFL players have played for two teams throughout their career.
With sources from: foxsports.com, sportingnews.com, nfl.com, statista.com and many more
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In this post, we explore intriguing statistics about the diversity of NFL team participation among players. From the record-breaking number of teams quarterback Josh McCown has played for to the unique careers of players like Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brett Favre, we delve into the numbers that define the varied pathways players take in their NFL journeys. Join us as we uncover fascinating trends and insights in the world of professional football team affiliations.
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"Quarterback Josh McCown has played for the maximum number of NFL teams, which is 8."
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"Kicker John Carney comes next with playing for 7 different teams in his NFL career."
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"In addition to McCown and Carney, 7 other players also played for 7 different NFL teams."
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"There were more than 20 players in NFL history who played for 6 different teams."
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"Ryan Fitzpatrick is the only active NFL player who has started games for 8 different teams."
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"Only three players have thrown touchdown passes for 7 different teams - Fitzpatrick, McCown, and Vinny Testaverde."
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"Billy Joe Tolliver and Chris Chandler are the two players who were with 8 NFL teams through their career, but one of them was in the training or injured list and never played a regular season or post-season game."
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"The top 20 players who played for the most NFL teams were mainly from the Quarterback and Kicker positions."
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"The likelihood of an NFL player ending up playing for more than one team during their career is about 57.1%."
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"The average number of teams an NFL player plays for during their career is roughly 2.32 teams."
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"McCown holds the record for the most seasons played in the NFL without playing for a team twice (17 seasons)."
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"Terrell Owens and Randy Moss each played for 5 teams in their hall of fame careers."
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"Only 11 players have played for six or more teams in the history of the NFL."
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"In the 2018 season, 2336 NFL players played for at least one team but only 165 players (7%) played for two or more teams."
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"Brandon Marshall was the first player in NFL history to record 1000 receiving yards in a season for four different teams."
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"Brett Favre is the only quarterback to win the NFL's MVP award with more than one team."
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"Only 3.9% of NFL players end up playing for 5 or more teams in their careers."
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"Wide Receiver J.T. Smith played for 5 teams in his career, every time changing teams he had a better year statistically."
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"Jeff Garcia, a 4-time Pro Bowler, played for 5 teams in his NFL career."
Interpretation
The statistics presented reveal the intriguing trend of NFL players shifting between teams throughout their careers, particularly among quarterbacks and kickers. Players like Josh McCown and John Carney have set records by playing for multiple teams, showcasing the fluid nature of player movement in the league. The data also highlights the rarity of players remaining with a single team for the duration of their careers, with the average player suiting up for around 2.32 different teams. Furthermore, the diversity of players who have represented numerous teams reflects the dynamic nature of NFL rosters and the opportunities available to talented individuals across the league.
Jannik Lindner
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