32 Sets of Siblings Who've Competed in the NFL

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason and Travis Kelce in 2023.Photo:Ryan Kang/Getty

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For these ball players, the NFL is a family business.

“I think it’scool as hell,” Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs told theWall Street Journalof playing in the league with his brother, Trevon. “It’s a small group of guys with siblings. It’s probably not as cool for me as it is for my mom. She’s got a special womb or something, she’s pushing out the athletes.”

From the Kelce brothers facing off in the first ever brother vs. brother Super Bowl in 2023, to the Sharpe brothers who are now both in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, read on to learn about all of these NFL siblings.

01of 32Travis and Jason KelceTravis and Jason Kelce.Ed Zurga/AP/ShutterstockIn 2023,the Kelce brothersbecame the first pair of brothers to go head to head during the NFL’s big game, the Super Bowl. Ultimately, Travis’Kansas City Chiefscame out victorious against his big bro’sPhiladelphia Eagles. (And yes, mom Donna wore a split jersey.)The duo, who are two years apart in age, grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and ahead of their NFL careers, played together for the University of Cincinnati.And while their professional careers took them to different cities, Travis revealed that his number, 87, pays tribute to Jason’s birth year.“You’re the only reason why I wear 87 anyways,” Travis told Jason on the sidelines during a post-game exchange. “I never told you that, man. You started the legacy.“Jason retired from the game in March 2024 though continues to host theNew Heights with Jason and Travis Kelcepodcast with his brother who is facing the Eagles again on Feb. 9 in the 2025 Super Bowl.

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Travis and Jason Kelce

Travis and Jason Kelce.Ed Zurga/AP/Shutterstock

In 2023,the Kelce brothersbecame the first pair of brothers to go head to head during the NFL’s big game, the Super Bowl. Ultimately, Travis’Kansas City Chiefscame out victorious against his big bro’sPhiladelphia Eagles. (And yes, mom Donna wore a split jersey.)

The duo, who are two years apart in age, grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and ahead of their NFL careers, played together for the University of Cincinnati.

And while their professional careers took them to different cities, Travis revealed that his number, 87, pays tribute to Jason’s birth year.

“You’re the only reason why I wear 87 anyways,” Travis told Jason on the sidelines during a post-game exchange. “I never told you that, man. You started the legacy.”

Jason retired from the game in March 2024 though continues to host theNew Heights with Jason and Travis Kelcepodcast with his brother who is facing the Eagles again on Feb. 9 in the 2025 Super Bowl.

02of 32Sterling and Shannon SharpeGreen Bay Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe poses with his brother Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe in 1990.Tony Tomsic via APWhile it’s been decades since the Sharpe brothers played in the league together, their mutual bond to the gamewas yet again strengthened on Feb. 6 when Sterling was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 14 years after his little brother Shannon.Sterling spent his whole career playing for the Green Bay Packers from 1988-1994. He retired at just 29-years-old due to a neck injury. Though he and Shannon never played on the same team, they did overlap in the league for five seasons from 1990-1994.From 1990-1999, Shannon played for the Denver Broncos before leaving the team for two seasons to play for the Baltimore Ravens. He finished out his career back on the Broncos, playing for the team from 2002-2003.Shannonsat down with Travis and Jason for their podcast in 2023and opened up about how his big brother was the only reason he even played football — and why he wishes he could trade places with him.“I would trade my career, every dime that I’ve ever earned, to switch places with my brother. ‘Cause he deserved to be where I am in the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” he said, almost two years before his brother was inducted. “It broke my heart when he told me he was never going to be able to play the game again.““Football was my worst sport in high school,” he continued. “And the only reason I played [is] because he played and I wanted to be like him.“Here, the brothers pose together before a December 1990 game.

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Sterling and Shannon Sharpe

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe poses with his brother Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe in 1990.Tony Tomsic via AP

Tony Tomsic via AP

While it’s been decades since the Sharpe brothers played in the league together, their mutual bond to the gamewas yet again strengthened on Feb. 6 when Sterling was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 14 years after his little brother Shannon.

Sterling spent his whole career playing for the Green Bay Packers from 1988-1994. He retired at just 29-years-old due to a neck injury. Though he and Shannon never played on the same team, they did overlap in the league for five seasons from 1990-1994.

From 1990-1999, Shannon played for the Denver Broncos before leaving the team for two seasons to play for the Baltimore Ravens. He finished out his career back on the Broncos, playing for the team from 2002-2003.

Shannonsat down with Travis and Jason for their podcast in 2023and opened up about how his big brother was the only reason he even played football — and why he wishes he could trade places with him.

“I would trade my career, every dime that I’ve ever earned, to switch places with my brother. ‘Cause he deserved to be where I am in the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” he said, almost two years before his brother was inducted. “It broke my heart when he told me he was never going to be able to play the game again.”

“Football was my worst sport in high school,” he continued. “And the only reason I played [is] because he played and I wanted to be like him.”

Here, the brothers pose together before a December 1990 game.

03of 32Shaquill and Shaquem GriffinShaquill and Shaquem Griffin.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesShaquem Griffinand his twin brother, Shaquill, had the unique opportunity to not only both play in the NFL, but on the same team. When Shaquem, who was the first one-handed player to be drafted into the NFL,joined the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, Shaquill was already acornerback for theteam.Shaquem went on to join the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal in 2021 before trying out for various teams ahead of his retirement from the league in 2022. Shaquill stayed with the Seahawks until 2021 when he joined the Jacksonville Jaguars, beforejoining the Houston Texans in 2023and later that season joined the Carolina Panthers. In 2024, he suited up with the Minnesota Vikings.“As kids, we had dreamed of playing together in the NFL, but whenever we talked about it, our dad would remind us that if we made it to the league — especially if we got to play together — that would bean added blessing,” Shaquem said of his brother and father in his retirement post shared onThe Player’s Tribune. “A bonus.”

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Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin

Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Shaquem Griffinand his twin brother, Shaquill, had the unique opportunity to not only both play in the NFL, but on the same team. When Shaquem, who was the first one-handed player to be drafted into the NFL,joined the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, Shaquill was already acornerback for theteam.

Shaquem went on to join the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal in 2021 before trying out for various teams ahead of his retirement from the league in 2022. Shaquill stayed with the Seahawks until 2021 when he joined the Jacksonville Jaguars, beforejoining the Houston Texans in 2023and later that season joined the Carolina Panthers. In 2024, he suited up with the Minnesota Vikings.

“As kids, we had dreamed of playing together in the NFL, but whenever we talked about it, our dad would remind us that if we made it to the league — especially if we got to play together — that would bean added blessing,” Shaquem said of his brother and father in his retirement post shared onThe Player’s Tribune. “A bonus.”

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Derek, J.J. and T.J. Watt

Derek, J.J. and T.J. Watt.Amy Sussman/Getty

For the Watt brothers,J.J., T.J. and Derek, football seems to be in their blood. ThoughJ.J. announced his retirement in December 2022, following the birth of his first child, all three brothers have spent the better part of the last decade playing for the league.

Theyoungest Watt, T.J., currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers where he played alongside middle brother Derek for two seasons from 2022-22. In 2024,Derek announced his retirement.

05of 32Peyton and Eli ManningPeyton Manning and Eli Manning.Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Cantor FitzgeraldEli andPeyton Manningmight just be one of the most famous sibling duos to step foot on the field. Peyton, the eldest son of fellow NFL alumnus Archie Manning, started his 18-season career as quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. After 13 seasons he moved over to the Denver Broncos before announcing his retirement in 2018.Eli, on the other hand, played his entire 16-season career for the New York Giants as quarterback,retiring from the league in 2020.While neither brother plays today, they bring their exceptional knowledge of the sport to fans throughManningCast,Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli.

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Peyton and Eli Manning

Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald

Eli andPeyton Manningmight just be one of the most famous sibling duos to step foot on the field. Peyton, the eldest son of fellow NFL alumnus Archie Manning, started his 18-season career as quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. After 13 seasons he moved over to the Denver Broncos before announcing his retirement in 2018.

Eli, on the other hand, played his entire 16-season career for the New York Giants as quarterback,retiring from the league in 2020.

While neither brother plays today, they bring their exceptional knowledge of the sport to fans throughManningCast,Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli.

06of 32Dan, Chris and Rob GronkowskiDan, Chris and Rob Gronkowski.Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via GettyThough none of the Gronkowski brothers suit up anymore, Dan, Chris and Rob all had their time in the NFL. Rob, famously known asTom Brady’s right-hand man, played nine seasons for the New England Patriots before joining Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his last two.Chris began his NFL career in 2010 with the Dallas Cowboys and later joined the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, per Chris’ company,Ice Shaker. Dan was drafted in 2011 to play for the Detroit Lions before bouncing to the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns during his three-year tenure, the website explains.The trio has two other siblings as well, including Glenn, who spent ashort time in the league,and Gordie, whopursued baseballinstead.

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Dan, Chris and Rob Gronkowski

Dan, Chris and Rob Gronkowski.Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Though none of the Gronkowski brothers suit up anymore, Dan, Chris and Rob all had their time in the NFL. Rob, famously known asTom Brady’s right-hand man, played nine seasons for the New England Patriots before joining Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his last two.

Chris began his NFL career in 2010 with the Dallas Cowboys and later joined the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, per Chris’ company,Ice Shaker. Dan was drafted in 2011 to play for the Detroit Lions before bouncing to the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns during his three-year tenure, the website explains.

The trio has two other siblings as well, including Glenn, who spent ashort time in the league,and Gordie, whopursued baseballinstead.

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Devin and Jason McCourty

Devin and Jason McCourty.Cindy Ord/Getty Images

08of 32Ryan and Matt KalilRyan and Matt Kalil.Chuck Burton/AP/ShutterstockBoth Ryan and Matt Kalil made the Carolina Panthers their home team for a period of their respective NFL careers. For Ryan, his 12-season tenure with the team ended with a retirement that he quickly went back on tojoin the New York Jetsin 2019 for a one-year-contract.For Matt, the Panthers was the last jersey he wore professionally after five seasons on the Minnesota Vikings. The Panthers announced in August 2019, that though Matt hadsigned a five-year contractwith the organization just two years prior, they would be releasing him after he spent a year on injured reserve.

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Ryan and Matt Kalil

Ryan and Matt Kalil.Chuck Burton/AP/Shutterstock

Both Ryan and Matt Kalil made the Carolina Panthers their home team for a period of their respective NFL careers. For Ryan, his 12-season tenure with the team ended with a retirement that he quickly went back on tojoin the New York Jetsin 2019 for a one-year-contract.

For Matt, the Panthers was the last jersey he wore professionally after five seasons on the Minnesota Vikings. The Panthers announced in August 2019, that though Matt hadsigned a five-year contractwith the organization just two years prior, they would be releasing him after he spent a year on injured reserve.

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Michael and Martellus Bennett

Michael and Martellus Bennett.Joe Robbins/Getty

Martellus Bennettretired from the NFL in 2018after 10 seasons playing on five different teams. His older brother, Michael, also played for five organizations thoughended his tenure in 2020after 11 seasons. Both brothers were outspoken off the field during their time in the league, with Martellusopting out of a White House visitfollowing the New England Patriots' Super Bowl win after being vocal about his feelings on then-President Donald Trump.

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Nick and Joey Bosa

Nick and Joey Bosa.Nick Bosa/Instagram

During Super Bowl LIV media day in 2020, Nick Bosa was asked who the best brothers in the NFL were and he answered with justone word: “Bosas.”

After both he and his brother, Joey, spent three years playing college football at Ohio State University, they were both drafted to the NFL as top picks and play defense for their respective teams.

Joey has played for the Los Angeles Chargers for the duration of his career while Nick has stuck with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Mychal and Eric Kendricks

Mychal and Eric Kendricks.Timothy T Ludwig/Getty, Timothy T Ludwig/Getty

Mychal, who was a free agent at the time, was sentenced in 2021 to one day in jail, three years of probation and 300 hours of community service after pleading guilty toinsider trading charges in 2018, according to ESPN.

At the time of the trades, Mychal was playing for the Eagles, though when the charges were announced he had signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, and was released from that contract shortly after the announcement. He joined the Seahawks one week after pleading guilty and served an eight-game suspension later that season, ESPN reported.

12of 32Chris and Kyle LongChris and Kyle Long.Nam Y Huh/AP/ShutterstockAfter 11 seasons, one half of the Long brothers, Chris, announced his retirement from the league in 2019. He spent his first eight years playing for the St. Louis Rams, whodrafted him in 2008.He then played one season each for the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles — winning back-to-back Super Bowl titles.Kyle also stepped away from the game in 2019 after playing seven seasons on the Chicago Bears, thoughreturned to the league to join the Kansas City Chiefsin 2021, Sports Illustrated’s Fan Nation noted.The Long brothers werenot the first in their familyto suit up for the NFL. Their father is NFL Hall of Famer Howie Long, who played his entire pro career for the Los Angeles Raiders.

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Chris and Kyle Long

Chris and Kyle Long.Nam Y Huh/AP/Shutterstock

After 11 seasons, one half of the Long brothers, Chris, announced his retirement from the league in 2019. He spent his first eight years playing for the St. Louis Rams, whodrafted him in 2008.He then played one season each for the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles — winning back-to-back Super Bowl titles.

Kyle also stepped away from the game in 2019 after playing seven seasons on the Chicago Bears, thoughreturned to the league to join the Kansas City Chiefsin 2021, Sports Illustrated’s Fan Nation noted.

The Long brothers werenot the first in their familyto suit up for the NFL. Their father is NFL Hall of Famer Howie Long, who played his entire pro career for the Los Angeles Raiders.

13of 32Dalvin and James CookDalvin and James Cook.Mark Konezny-USA TODAY SportsJames Cook played his first season in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills in 2022 and had the chanceto face his big brother, James, when his team played the Minnesota Vikings in November of that year. Dalvin, on the other hand, played his first six seasons for Minnesota before moving to the New York Jets and most recently suited up in blue and white for the Dallas Cowboys.

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Dalvin and James Cook

Dalvin and James Cook.Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

James Cook played his first season in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills in 2022 and had the chanceto face his big brother, James, when his team played the Minnesota Vikings in November of that year. Dalvin, on the other hand, played his first six seasons for Minnesota before moving to the New York Jets and most recently suited up in blue and white for the Dallas Cowboys.

14of 32Romeo and Julian OkwaraRomeo and Julian Okwara.Tim Warner/Getty; Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via GettyRomeo and Julian Okwara wereteammates on the Detroit Lions since for four seasons starting in 2020. Romeo started his career in 2016 when he signed to the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent before joining the Lions two years later. Julian joined the team that year when he was selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In 2024, Romeo announced his retirement.The siblings moved to the U.S. in 2005 from Nigeria and started playing football; both later joined the teams at Ardrey Kell High School and the University of Notre Dame.

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Romeo and Julian Okwara

Romeo and Julian Okwara.Tim Warner/Getty; Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Romeo and Julian Okwara wereteammates on the Detroit Lions since for four seasons starting in 2020. Romeo started his career in 2016 when he signed to the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent before joining the Lions two years later. Julian joined the team that year when he was selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In 2024, Romeo announced his retirement.

The siblings moved to the U.S. in 2005 from Nigeria and started playing football; both later joined the teams at Ardrey Kell High School and the University of Notre Dame.

15of 32Jaylen and Sammy WatkinsJaylen and Sammy Watkins.Rebecca Blackwell/AP/Shutterstock"It’s crazy lining up across from him [in practice],” Jaylen said in 2015 when he was added to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad andjoined his younger brother’s team, per the Bills. “In our 15 years of playing football, we never got to play with each other. Then at our last stop of football, which is the NFL, we get to play together. That’s a blessing.“Sammy started his NFL career on the Bills and stayed for three seasons before joining the Los Angeles Rams andhas since played onthe Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens and The Green Bay Packers.Jaylen was drafted to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 and despite the brief stint with his brother on the Bills,he returned to the Eagles,where he stayed until 2018. He last played a game for theLos Angeles Chargers in 2020.

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Jaylen and Sammy Watkins

Jaylen and Sammy Watkins.Rebecca Blackwell/AP/Shutterstock

“It’s crazy lining up across from him [in practice],” Jaylen said in 2015 when he was added to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad andjoined his younger brother’s team, per the Bills. “In our 15 years of playing football, we never got to play with each other. Then at our last stop of football, which is the NFL, we get to play together. That’s a blessing.”

Sammy started his NFL career on the Bills and stayed for three seasons before joining the Los Angeles Rams andhas since played onthe Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens and The Green Bay Packers.

Jaylen was drafted to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 and despite the brief stint with his brother on the Bills,he returned to the Eagles,where he stayed until 2018. He last played a game for theLos Angeles Chargers in 2020.

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Trevon and Stefon Diggs

Trevon and Stefon Diggs.Jeff Bottari/Getty

“I think it’scool as hell,” Stefon told theWall Street Journalabout being in the NFL with his brother. “It’s a small group of guys with siblings. It’s probably not as cool for me as it is for my mom. She’s got a special womb or something, she’s pushing out the athletes.”

17of 32Clay and Casey MatthewsClay and Casey Matthews.Drew Hallowell/Philadelphia Eagles/GettyClay Matthews played in the league for 11 seasons before officially retiring in 2022. Per the NFL, Clay was regarded as one ofthe best pass rushersof the game. His last game was in 2019, though he waited to officially throw in his helmet until 2022. He played 10 seasons for the Green Bay Packers and his last for the Los Angeles Rams — his hometown team.Casey Mathews played for four seasons on the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011 to 2015. He signed to the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 but was placed on injury reserve after a hip injurybefore seeing his first game with the team, CBS News Minnesota said.

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Clay and Casey Matthews

Clay and Casey Matthews.Drew Hallowell/Philadelphia Eagles/Getty

Clay Matthews played in the league for 11 seasons before officially retiring in 2022. Per the NFL, Clay was regarded as one ofthe best pass rushersof the game. His last game was in 2019, though he waited to officially throw in his helmet until 2022. He played 10 seasons for the Green Bay Packers and his last for the Los Angeles Rams — his hometown team.

Casey Mathews played for four seasons on the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011 to 2015. He signed to the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 but was placed on injury reserve after a hip injurybefore seeing his first game with the team, CBS News Minnesota said.

18of 32Brent and Garrett CelekBrent and Garrett Celek.Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via GettyAfter spending his entire 11-season career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Brent Celekannounced his retirement from the NFL in 2018. Two years later, Brent’s younger brother Garrett alsoretired from the league after eight seasons. Like his brother, Garrett also stayed with one team for the duration of his professional career: the San Francisco 49ers.

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Brent and Garrett Celek

Brent and Garrett Celek.Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty

After spending his entire 11-season career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Brent Celekannounced his retirement from the NFL in 2018. Two years later, Brent’s younger brother Garrett alsoretired from the league after eight seasons. Like his brother, Garrett also stayed with one team for the duration of his professional career: the San Francisco 49ers.

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Vernon and Vontae Davis

Vernon and Vontae Davis.Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty

In 2018, one of the Buffalo Bills' starting cornerbacks decided to hand in his retirement to the league in a rather unconventional manner.After 10 seasons, Vontae Davis abruptly retired during halftimein a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.Sports Illustratedreported at the time that Vontae put on his street clothes, walked out of the stadium and decided to retire.

Vontae tweeted a statement confirming his decision, writing that his surprising move was not how he “pictured retiring from the NFL.” Vontae played across three teams during his tenure in the NFL, starting on the Miami Dolphins before joining the Indianapolis Colts and then finishing on the Bills.

In early February 2023, Vontae was arrested andcharged with a DUIafter reportedly running his Tesla into a pickup truck stopped on the shoulder of Florida’s Turnpike, per theMiami Herald.

20of 32Matt and Tim HasselbeckMatt and Tim Hasselbeck.Terry Wyatt/GettyWhile both Hasselbeck brothers now work as football analysts, they both used to play in the NFL. Tim spent six seasons with the league from 2002 to 2007 and at one point served asEli Manning’s backupon the New York Giants, per his ESPN bio. Matt spent a bit more time on the field, playing for 18 seasons across several teams until 2016, when he joinedESPN as an analyst.

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Matt and Tim Hasselbeck

Matt and Tim Hasselbeck.Terry Wyatt/Getty

While both Hasselbeck brothers now work as football analysts, they both used to play in the NFL. Tim spent six seasons with the league from 2002 to 2007 and at one point served asEli Manning’s backupon the New York Giants, per his ESPN bio. Matt spent a bit more time on the field, playing for 18 seasons across several teams until 2016, when he joinedESPN as an analyst.

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Nick and Zack Martin

Nick and Zack Martin.Michael Ainsworth/AP/Shutterstock

22of 32Luke and Josh McCownLuke and Josh McCown.Brian Blanco/AP/ShutterstockJosh McCown has had a storied career in the NFL, dating back to 2002 when he was drafted to the Arizona Cardinals. He has played for a total of 10 different franchisesover his 17 seasons, per his Houston Texans bio, having most recently joined the Texas team for the 2020 season. He now works asa quarterbacks coach for the Minnesota Vikings.Josh’s younger brother, Luke, retired from the league in 2018 after beginning his career on the Cleveland Browns in 2004. During his tenure, he found himself on the roster for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys — thoughDallas released him before the 2018 seasonbegan, per the NFL.

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Luke and Josh McCown

Luke and Josh McCown.Brian Blanco/AP/Shutterstock

Josh McCown has had a storied career in the NFL, dating back to 2002 when he was drafted to the Arizona Cardinals. He has played for a total of 10 different franchisesover his 17 seasons, per his Houston Texans bio, having most recently joined the Texas team for the 2020 season. He now works asa quarterbacks coach for the Minnesota Vikings.

Josh’s younger brother, Luke, retired from the league in 2018 after beginning his career on the Cleveland Browns in 2004. During his tenure, he found himself on the roster for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys — thoughDallas released him before the 2018 seasonbegan, per the NFL.

23of 32Carson and Jordan PalmerCarson and Jordan Palmer.Neilson Barnard/GettyAside from Jordan Palmer’s seven years in the NFL, he has become a well-knownquarterback coach, having mentoredthe likes of Josh Allen, Sam Darnold, Jarrett Stidham, Drew Lock, Deshaun Watson, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, a bio on the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference’s website explains. For three years of his professional football career, he served as the quarterback backup for his brother, Carson, on the Cincinnati Bengals.Carson retired from the NFLin 2018 after 15 seasons playing on various teams including the Arizona Cardinals, Bengals and Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders.

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Carson and Jordan Palmer

Carson and Jordan Palmer.Neilson Barnard/Getty

Aside from Jordan Palmer’s seven years in the NFL, he has become a well-knownquarterback coach, having mentoredthe likes of Josh Allen, Sam Darnold, Jarrett Stidham, Drew Lock, Deshaun Watson, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, a bio on the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference’s website explains. For three years of his professional football career, he served as the quarterback backup for his brother, Carson, on the Cincinnati Bengals.

Carson retired from the NFLin 2018 after 15 seasons playing on various teams including the Arizona Cardinals, Bengals and Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders.

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Mike and Maurkice Pouncey

Mike and Maurkice Pouncey.Lynne Sladky/AP/Shutterstock

While having the opportunity to play at football’s highest level against your brother is rare, what’s more rare is retiring alongside them as well.

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Marcus, Isaiah and Desmond Trufant

Marcus, Isaiah and Desmond Trufant.Elaine Thompson/AP/Shutterstock

Desmond joined the league in 2013, playing for the Atlanta Falcons before suiting up for theNew Orleans Saints, Detroit Tigers,Chicago BearsandLas Vegas Raiders— where, per the ESPN, he played hismost recent game.

26of 32Terron and T.J. WardTerron and T.J. Ward.Wesley Hitt/Getty, Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via GettyThough T.J. Ward played his last game in the NFL in 2017 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he did not officiallyannounce his retirementfrom the NFL until 2021. His younger brother, Terron, followed hisfootsteps into the NFLand per ESPN, spent three seasons on the Atlanta Falcons.

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Terron and T.J. Ward

Terron and T.J. Ward.Wesley Hitt/Getty, Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Though T.J. Ward played his last game in the NFL in 2017 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he did not officiallyannounce his retirementfrom the NFL until 2021. His younger brother, Terron, followed hisfootsteps into the NFLand per ESPN, spent three seasons on the Atlanta Falcons.

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Tremaine, Trey and Terrell Edmunds

Tremaine, Trey and Terrell Edmunds.Gene J Puskar/AP/Shutterstock

The youngest Edmunds, Tremaine, has been in the league five years with the Buffalo Bills andnow plays for the Chicago Bears.

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Equanimeous and Amon-Ra St. Brown

Equanimeous and Amon-Ra St. Brown.Quinn Harris/Getty

29of 32Cameron and Connor HeywardCameron and Connor Heyward.Cam Heyward/InstagramCameron Heyward joined the league back in 2011 to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been suiting up in the black and yellow uniform ever since. In 2022, the team became even more special when his little brother, Connor,was added to the roster.

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Cameron and Connor Heyward

Cameron and Connor Heyward.Cam Heyward/Instagram

Cameron Heyward joined the league back in 2011 to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been suiting up in the black and yellow uniform ever since. In 2022, the team became even more special when his little brother, Connor,was added to the roster.

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Carlos and Khalil Davis

Carlos and Khalil Davis.Khalil Davis/Instagram

In another story of NFL twins, Carlos and Khalil also had a chance to suit up for the same team for some time. Carlos was drafted to the Pittsburgh Steelersfrom the get-go in 2020, where he stayed for three seasons. Most recently he was signed to theCincinnati Bengals in August 2024.

31of 32Jim and John HarbaughJim and John Harbaugh.Jamie Squire/GettyThe sibling rivalries don’t stop on the field! There are also a a group of brothers who have taken the NFL coaching route. For the Harbaugh brothers, their competition went to the highest level when they faced off in the2013 Super Bowl, where Jim was coaching the San Francisco 49ers and John led the Baltimore Ravens.

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Jim and John Harbaugh

Jim and John Harbaugh.Jamie Squire/Getty

The sibling rivalries don’t stop on the field! There are also a a group of brothers who have taken the NFL coaching route. For the Harbaugh brothers, their competition went to the highest level when they faced off in the2013 Super Bowl, where Jim was coaching the San Francisco 49ers and John led the Baltimore Ravens.

32of 32Rex and Rob RyanRex and Rob Ryan.Michael Adamucci/GettyRex and Rob Ryan both helped a slew of NFL players from the sidelines — Rex as a head coach and Rob as a defensive coordinator.After serving as thesenior defensive assistantfor the Las Vegas Raiders from 2022-2024, Rob was recently namedUSC’s assistant head coach for defense/linebackers coach. In 2016, he assisted his brother who was head coach of the Buffalo Bills at the time.

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Rex and Rob Ryan

Rex and Rob Ryan.Michael Adamucci/Getty

Rex and Rob Ryan both helped a slew of NFL players from the sidelines — Rex as a head coach and Rob as a defensive coordinator.

After serving as thesenior defensive assistantfor the Las Vegas Raiders from 2022-2024, Rob was recently namedUSC’s assistant head coach for defense/linebackers coach. In 2016, he assisted his brother who was head coach of the Buffalo Bills at the time.

source: people.com