What Teams Did Deion Sanders Play For In The NFL?

Deion Sanders is one of the most electrifying players in NFL history, and he played for several teams during his career. But what teams did he actually suit up for? Let’s take a look.

Deion Sanders’s NFL teams

Deion Sanders played for several teams during his NFL career. He started out with the Atlanta Falcons, then played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins, and finally the Baltimore Ravens.

Atlanta Falcons (1989-1993)

Sanders was drafted by the Falcons in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft. In his five seasons with Atlanta, he helped lead the Falcons to three playoff appearances, including an NFC Championship Game appearance in 1991. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1992.

In 1993, Sanders signed with the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers (1994)

Sanders signed with the San Francisco 49ers on September 14, 1994, midway through the 1994 season.
The move reunited Sanders with former Florida State teammate and close friend Steve Young. It also put him on the same team as another former Florida State Seminole and Dallas Cowboy teammate, Ken Norton Jr.. In his first game with the 49ers, he recorded two tackles and two assists in a 24-17 victory over the Washington Redskins. The next week against the New York Giants, he recorded four tackles in a 13-10 victory.

Dallas Cowboys (1995-1999)

Sanders signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent in 1995. He helped lead the team to Super Bowl XXX that season. The following year, he had 53 tackles and scored two touchdowns as the Cowboys made it back to the Super Bowl, this time losing to the Packers. In 1997, Sanders intercepted five passes and returned them for 177 yards and two touchdowns. The following year, he had six interceptions and scored three touchdowns. He was released by the Cowboys after the 1999 season.

Washington Redskins (2000)

On March 2, 2000, Sanders signed a seven-year contract with the Washington Redskins worth $56 million, making him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history at the time. He was released by the Redskins on February 12, 2002, having played just two seasons for the team.

Deion Sanders’s CFL teams

Deion Sanders played for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Atlanta Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Washington Redskins in the NFL. He also played for the Toronto Argonauts and the BC Lions in the CFL.

Toronto Argonauts (1991)

In 1991, Sanders had his most productive season as a pro, intercepting six passes and returning them for582 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for227 yards and three touchdowns. The following year, he was a member of theAtlanta Falcons team that won Super Bowl XXXIII.

Birmingham Barons (1994)

Deion Sanders hit .158 in 31 games with the Barons in 1994 before getting released. He was then signed by the Cincinnati Reds and played 36 games for their AA team, the Chattanooga Lookouts, with whom he batted .229.

Miami Marlins (1995)

The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. Their home park is Marlins Park. Though one of only two MLB franchises to have never won a division title, the Marlins have won two World Series championships as a wild card team.

The team began play as the Florida Marlins in 1993 in the inaugural season of the National League’s expansion into the southeastern United States. The Marlins played their home games at Joe Robbie Stadium from their inception until after the 2002 season, when they moved to Dolphins Stadium. Since the 2012 season, they have played at Marlins Park in downtown Miami.

Baltimore Ravens (2001)

In 2001, Sanders played for the Baltimore Ravens and helped them win Super Bowl XXXV. He had five interceptions and was named to the Pro Bowl.

Deion Sanders’s MLB teams

Deion Sanders was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1988 MLB Draft. He played for the Royals for two seasons before being traded to the Atlanta Braves. He played for the Braves for four seasons. In 1994, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds and played for them for one season. In 1995, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers and played for them for five seasons.

New York Yankees (1989)

In 1989, Sanders became the only person to play in a World Series and a Super Bowl. The Yankees lost the World Series that year to the eventual champion Oakland Athletics, despite Sanders hitting .533 in the Fall Classic.

San Francisco Giants (1994)

In 1994, Sanders hit .386 in 47 games for the Giants before being traded mid-season to the Cincinnati Reds.

Atlanta Braves (1991)

Sanders signed with the Atlanta Braves in 1991, becoming only the second major league player to play in both a World Series and a Super Bowl (the first was Cincinnati Reds outfielder Curt Flood). He hit .304 with 23 stolen bases for the Braves that year. The next season, he suffered a pinched nerve in his neck while diving for a fly ball, which caused him to miss much of the 1992 campaign; he still managed to hit .281 with 19 stolen bases in 62 games.

Cincinnati Reds (1997)

Deion Sanders played with the Cincinnati Reds in 1997. He was traded to the San Francisco Giants in the middle of the season.

San Francisco Giants (2000)

On February 15, 2000, Sanders signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants.Sanders was originally signed as an outfield reserve, but after an injury to starter Joe Carter, he became the starting left fielder. He batted .273 in 77 games for the Giants with 5 home runs and 18 RBIs. The Giants made the playoffs, but lost to the New York Mets in the NLDS.