What NFL Teams Did Deion Sanders Play For?
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Deion Sanders played for five NFL teams during his career. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft.
Dallas Cowboys (1989-1999)
In his prime, Deion “Prime Time” Sanders was one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He was a 6-time Pro Bowler and a 2-time Super Bowl champion. Not only was he an amazing cornerback, but he was also a dangerous return man. In his career, he had 19 interceptions and returned 5 for touchdowns. He also had over 3,500 punt return yards and returned 6 punts for touchdowns.
After spending 8 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Sanders signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. He would go on to spend the next 11 seasons with the Cowboys, cementing himself as one of the best players in franchise history. In 1995, he was part of a Dallas team that went 13-3 and won Super Bowl XXX against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He would retire from the NFL in 1999 after winning another Super Bowl with the Cowboys against the Denver Broncos.
San Francisco 49ers (1994)
Sanders was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1994. In his first season with the 49ers, Sanders had 56 tackles, four interceptions, and 17 passes defended. He earned first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for his play. The 49ers finished the regular season with a record of 11–5 and won the NFC West division title. In the NFC Divisional Playoffs, they defeated the Chicago Bears, 44–15. The next week, in the NFC Championship Game, they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys, 38-28.
Washington Redskins (2000-2002)
In 2000, Sanders was traded to the Washington Redskins for Champ Bailey and a second-round draft pick. He played well for the Redskins, starting all 16 games in each of his three seasons with the team and recording 18 interceptions. However, he was not happy with his contract and was released by the team following the 2002 season.
Baltimore Ravens (2004-2005)
In 2004, after being out of football for one year, Sanders decided to play again. He joined the Baltimore Ravens, and helped them win the Super Bowl in his first year back. He played two years for the Ravens before retiring for good in 2005.
