43 NFL players who spent time in other leagues

Arena, the USFL, CFL and other leagues have been the path to the NFL for some players.

Mike Vanderjagt

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Mike Vanderjagt started, and ended, his career in the CFL. Named an NFL All-Pro in 2003 with the Colts, he won the Grey Cup in back-to-back seasons in ’96 and ’97 and was a combined 9-for-9 in those championship games. He is also the most accurate field goal kicker in the history of the CFL. He also spent time in Arena Football.