5 NFL players who played both offense and defense
As we all know, NFL players are some of the most talented athletes of our generation. They possess the skills and the strength to compete in one of the most physical sports on the planet.
Players dedicate their lives to their craft, which is why when we see players playing in unnatural positions, it makes it all the more remarkable. As we see the NFL introduce bigger rosters with more spaces available, it’s becoming less and less frequent. But even today we see NFL stars playing on both sides of the ball. Here are five examples of exactly that.
#1 - Adoree Jackson
Adoree Jackson of the New York Giants is one of the most recent examples of an NFL player playing ‘two-way’. Jackson, a cornerback by trade, spent time as a running back during his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans back in 2017. Jackson managed an impressive 55 rushing yards on just five carries that year, a record many natural running backs would be proud of.
Since then, Jackson has spent little time on offense, focusing instead on the return game as well as playing cornerback. He signed with the Giants in 2021 free agency, where he started 12 games last year.
#2 - Mike Vrabel
Jackson’s former head coach in Tennessee, Mike Vrabel, also spent time on both sides of the ball during his NFL career. Vrabel was a stalwart linebacker for the New England Patriots, collecting 57.0 career sacks. He also served as a red zone threat for Tom Brady in New England as well as for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Between 2002 and 2010, Vrabel had quite the stat line on offense: 10 receptions, 14 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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