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    Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones (17) celebrates his first down catch against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025.
    Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones (17) celebrates his first down catch against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025.
    Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones (17) celebrates his first down catch against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025.
    Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones (17) celebrates his first down catch against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025.

    Which NFL Players Played for Both the Bills and Cardinals?

    The Buffalo Bills and the Arizona Cardinals- they’re two, gritty teams from very different cities that have never won a Super Bowl. Still, both franchises have had many talented players play for each franchise.

    In fact, there have been some notable players throughout history to play for both teams. According to The Football Database, a total of 83 players have played for both the Bills and Cardinals.

    Four players have thrown a pass for each franchise while 10 players have a rushing attempt, and 15 players having at least a reception for each team.

    Let’s take a look at some of the most notable players in NFL history to have played for both the Cardinals and Bills:


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    Notable Players That Have Played For Both Bills and Cardinals

    G Conrad Dobler 

    Conrad Dobler was a talented guard in the 70s. He made three Pro Bowls and was selected as an All-Pro. He played for the Cardinals from 1972-1977 and the Bills from 1980-1981.

    FB Larry Centers

    Fullback Larrey Centers played for the Cardinals from 1990-1998, and the Bills from 2001-2002. He has the most career receptions by a fullback in NFL history at 827. He is a three-time Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and Super Bowl champion.

    K Matt Prater 

    Kicker Matt Prater played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2021-2024. He signed with the Bills in 2026, and is currently their kicker. He is a two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro.

    DL Jordan Phillips

    Defensive lineman Jordan Phillips has played for the Cardinals during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. He signed with the Bills in 2024 and is currently a member of the team. He has 196 tackles, 2.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

    WR Zay Jones 

    Zay Jones began his career with the Bills in 2017 and was with the team until 2019. He played the last two seasons for the Cardinals and has 3,112 receiving yards.

    OT Cody Ford 

    Cody Ford was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played thee seasons with the team and then played for the Cardinals for the 2022 season.

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