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| Name | Position | Regular GP | # of Seasons (Years) | Also played for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackie, Chris | DB, LB | 62 | 5 (2015–2019) | OTT |
| Alexander, Donovan | DB | 4 | 1 (2008) | EDM, SSK, WPG |
| Allen, Barclay | DB | 12 | 3 (1970, 1973–1974) | CGY, OTT |
| Anderson, Dwight | DB | 26 | 2 (2011–2012) | CGY, HAM, SSK, TOR |
| Anderson, Greg | DB | 3 | 1 (1979) | SSK |
| Ardern, Barry | DB | 7 | 1 (1977) | BC, OTT, SSK |
| Bailey, Kecalf | DB | 1 | 1 (2001) | |
| Banks, Antonio | DB | 1 | 1 (2002) | WPG |
| Beaton, John | DB | 17 | 2 (1976–1977) | BC, EDM |
| Bell, Ricky Jr. | DB | 21 | 2 (2005–2006) | CGY, OTT, WPG |
| Benjamin, Steve | DB | 18 | 1 (1986) | EDM |
| Blaicher, John | DB, G, HB, K | 84 | 7 (1953–1959) | BRNT |
| Booker, Fred | DB | 1 | 1 (2004) | |
| Boulay, Etienne | DB | 80 | 6 (2006–2011) | TOR |
| Brady, Jim | DB | 5 | 1 (1973) | |
| Brady, Phil | DB, HB | 38 | 3 (1966–1968) | |
| Brazley, Carl | DB | 13 | 2 (1980–1981) | OTT, TOR |
| Brightful, Lamont | DB | 9 | 1 (2006) | CGY |
| Brouillette, Marc-Olivier | LB, S | 103 | 7 (2010–2016) | SSK |
| Brown, Jerald | DB, DHB | 102 | 7 (2009–2015) | TOR |
| Burrow, Jim Jr. | DB | 45 | 4 (1977–1980) | CGY, OTT |
| Burton, Maurice | DB | 3 | 1 (1981) | HAM |
| Butler, Al | DB | 9 | 2 (1972–1973) | EDM |
| Butler, Duane | DB | 60 | 4 (2003–2006) | HAM |
| Butler, Gregg | DB | 7 | 1 (1981) | EDM, WPG |
| Cadogan, Wayne | DB | 8 | 1 (1986) | |
| Campbell, Tevaughn | DB | 20 | 2 (2017–2018) | CGY, SSK |
| Campbell, Tommie | DB | 33 | 2 (2018–2019) | CGY |
| Carter, Kahlil | DB | 4 | 1 (2008) | TOR |
| Carter, Michael | DB | 44 | 4 (2012–2014, 2017) | HAM, SSK, TOR |
| Carter, Perry | DB | 15 | 1 (2002) | BC, EDM |
| Carter, Ryan | DB | 14 | 1 (2019) | |
| Caviglia, Joe | DB | 1 | 1 (2001) | |
| Chapman, Lamar | DB | 4 | 1 (2005) | |
| Charland, Mikael | DB | 12 | 1 (2017) | OTT |
| Charles, Hency | DB, LB | 69 | 4 (1996–1999) | EDM, SSK, TOR |
| Chorney, Al | DB | 10 | 1 (1980) | SSK |
| Clarkson, Frantz | DB | 1 | 1 (2001) | EDM, HAM, OTT |
| Coady, Anthony | DB, S | 18 | 2 (2015–2016) | |
| Code, Merl | DB | 30 | 4 (1970–1973) | OTT |
| Coleman, Cliff | DB | 6 | 1 (2015) | |
| Cook, Lewis | DB | 21 | 3 (1970, 1975, 1977) | HAM, SSK, TOR |
| Cornelius, Charles | DB | 24 | 2 (1981–1982) | OTT |
| Coulter, Bruce | DB, QB | 127 | 10 (1948–1957) | BB |
| Cox, Chip | DB, LB | 228 | 13 (2006–2018) | |
| Craft, Doug | DB | 53 | 3 (1996–1998) | BAL, CGY, SSK |
| Cranston, Ty | DB | 21 | 2 (2018–2019) | |
| Crawford, Tad | DB | 9 | 1 (2011) | BC |
| Cromartie, Marcus | DB | 1 | 1 (2019) | |
| Crump, Dwayne | DB, RB | 16 | 2 (1977–1978) | |
| Crutchfield, Darrel | DB | 27 | 2 (2005–2006) | EDM |
| Curry, Almondo | DB | 28 | 2 (2004–2005) | SSK |
| Daigneault, Doug | DB, HB | 28 | 2 (1964–1965) | OTT, WPG |
| D'Amato, Mike | DB | 8 | 1 (1969) | |
| Daniels, Dave | DB | 15 | 1 (1986) | TOR |
| Darling, Myles | DB | 8 | 2 (1985–1986) | |
| Dattilio, Gerry | DB, QB, WR | 128 | 8 (1976–1981, 1984–1985) | CGY, TOR |
| Davis, Ethan | CB | 11 | 1 (2016) | HAM |
| Davis, Richie | DB | 11 | 1 (1970) | |
| Davis, Tanard | DB | 1 | 1 (2010) | |
| Derricott, Danny | DB | 9 | 1 (2002) | CGY |
| Dix, De'Audra | DB | 45 | 3 (2009–2011) | |
| Dorvelus, Patrick | DB, LB | 84 | 6 (2002–2007) | |
| Dosant, Al | DB | 14 | 2 (1981–1982) | HAM, OTT, SSK, TOR |
| Dozier, Branden | DB, LB | 35 | 2 (2017–2018) | BC |
| Drawhorn, Anthony | DB | 11 | 2 (1996–1997) | BC, BRM, OTT, SSK |
| Drew, Randee | DB | 26 | 2 (2007–2008) | EDM |
| Ducre, Greg | DB | 2 | 1 (2018) | |
| Dudley, Brian | DB | 16 | 1 (1986) | |
| Dumars, Dave | DB | 32 | 2 (1980–1981) | |
| Durden, Reggie | DB | 81 | 5 (2001–2005) | EDM |
| Edem, Mike | DB, LB, S | 39 | 3 (2013–2015) | BC, HAM, SSK |
| Edgson, Art | DB | 8 | 2 (1974–1975) | |
| Egloff, Rick | DB | 4 | 1 (1968) | |
| Ellis, Dominique | CB, DB | 42 | 3 (2014–2015, 2018) | HAM |
| Espenship, Jack | DB | 24 | 2 (1961–1962) | |
| Estelle, Mark | CB, DB | 74 | 6 (2006–2011) | |
| Europe, Tom | DB | 24 | 2 (1997–1998) | BC, WPG |
| Evans, Bryan | DB | 1 | 1 (2010) | |
| Evans, Ciante | DB | 13 | 1 (2019) | CGY |
| Evans, McKinney | DB | 4 | 1 (1974) | |
| Evans, Omar | DB | 15 | 1 (2003) | CGY, SSK, WPG |
| Fairholm, Larry | DB | 112 | 8 (1965–1972) | |
| Falconer, Doug | DB | 2 | 1 (1979) | CGY, HAM, OTT, SSK, TOR |
| Ferri, Diamond | DB, LB | 75 | 5 (2007–2011) | SSK |
| Fortin, Stephane | DB | 50 | 3 (2002–2004) | CGY, SSK |
| Francis, Andre | DB | 41 | 3 (1983–1985) | BC, EDM, OTT, SSK |
| Friday, Larry | DB | 1 | 1 (1982) | |
| Fuell, Don | DB | 10 | 1 (1965) | TOR |
| Gaines, Gene | DB, HB | 105 | 8 (1961, 1970–1976) | OTT |
| Gainey, Ed | DB | 21 | 2 (2012–2013) | HAM, SSK |
| Gallant, Shawn | DB | 29 | 2 (2007–2008) | OTT, SSK, WPG |
| Gauthier, Phillip | DB | 12 | 2 (2005–2006) | HAM |
| Gelley, Steve | DB | 30 | 3 (1979–1981) | HAM, OTT, SSK, WPG |
| George, Jeff | DB | 3 | 1 (1982) | EDM |
| Giffin, Mike | DB, FB | 36 | 3 (2009–2011) | |
| Girard, Philippe | DB, DE | 26 | 2 (2003–2004) | EDM |
| Glass, Tyquwan | DB | 9 | 1 (2018) | EDM |
| Goldsby, Doug | DB | 4 | 1 (2009) | |
| Goldston, Ralph | DB | 14 | 1 (1965) | HAM |
| Gordon, Charles | DB | 29 | 2 (1996–1997) | BC, OTT |
| Gravely, Tracy | DB, LB | 97 | 6 (1996–2001) | BAL, BC, OTT |
| Griffin, Courtney | DB | 2 | 1 (1996) | BAL, TOR, WPG |
| Hall, Jason | DB | 2 | 1 (2019) | |
| Hampton, Bill | DB, LB | 74 | 6 (1979–1984) | |
| Harris, Donnie | DB | 1 | 1 (1981) | |
| Harris, Dickie | DB | 134 | 10 (1972–1980, 1982) | |
| Hawkins, Travis | DB | 1 | 1 (2017) | TOR, WPG |
| Hayes, Ed | DB | 7 | 2 (1971–1972) | |
| Heath, T.J. Jr. | DB | 12 | 1 (2018) | TOR, WPG |
| Hebert, Kyries | DB, LB | 92 | 6 (2012–2017) | HAM, OTT, WPG |
| Hecht, Jeff | DB | 17 | 1 (2011) | CGY, SSK, WPG |
| Hefney, Jonathan | CB | 13 | 1 (2015) | CGY, WPG |
| Henderson, Greg | DB | 24 | 2 (2016–2017) | |
| Hendrix, Jesse | DB | 15 | 2 (2007–2008) | |
| Henry, Dwight | DB | 19 | 2 (1999–2000) | EDM |
| Hill, Aaron Jr. | DB | 32 | 3 (1983–1985) | OTT |
| Hill, T.J. | DB | 36 | 2 (2007–2008) | EDM, OTT |
| Hollins, Tyree | DB | 21 | 2 (2016–2017) | SSK |
| Holness, Steve | DB | 4 | 1 (2010) | WPG |
| Hoople, Chris | DB, LB | 36 | 3 (1999–2001) | BC, CGY, SSK |
| Hosea, Bobby Jr. | DB | 13 | 1 (1979) | SSK |
| Huey, Gene | DB | 2 | 1 (1969) | |
| Hunt, Reggie | DB | 14 | 1 (2008) | EDM, SSK |
| Hunter, Torey | DB | 40 | 3 (1997–1998, 2001) | EDM |
| Idowu, Lekan | DB | 2 | 1 (2019) | |
| Ireland, Terry | DB | 14 | 1 (1969) | |
| Irvin, Terry | DB | 18 | 1 (1986) | CGY, SSK |
| James, Nate | DB | 3 | 1 (1969) | |
| Johnson, D.J. | DB | 21 | 2 (2003–2004) | |
| Johnson, Jeroid | DB | 0 | 1 (2007) | |
| Johnson, Jovon | DHB | 18 | 1 (2016) | OTT, SSK, WPG |
| Johnson, Terry | CB, DHB | 8 | 1 (2015) | |
| Jones, Jarnor | DB | 17 | 1 (2019) | |
| Jones, Phil | DB | 51 | 4 (1982–1985) | EDM, OTT, TOR |
| Jordan, Michael | DB | 1 | 1 (1999) | BC |
| Kalin, John | DB | 22 | 2 (1996–1997) | CGY, EDM, WPG |
| Karikari, Richard | DB | 66 | 4 (2003–2006) | CGY, HAM |
| Kent, Clint | DB | 9 | 1 (2006) | EDM, WPG |
| Kizer, Rayshaun | DB | 10 | 1 (2008) | |
| Knowles, Jamahl | DB | 19 | 3 (2013–2015) | |
| Kruspe, John | DB | 10 | 1 (1969) | HAM, OTT |
| Kuklo, Joe | S | 13 | 1 (1981) | BC, HAM |
| Landry, Pierre | DB | 6 | 2 (1999–2000) | |
| Laybourn, Greg | DB | 9 | 1 (2011) | |
| Leach, Glen | DB | 7 | 2 (1976–1977) | BC |
| Learn, Ed | DB, HB | 122 | 9 (1958–1966) | KW, TOR |
| Lehne, Terry | DB | 3 | 1 (1983) | HAM, OTT, TOR |
| Lentz, Jack Jr. | DB | 9 | 1 (1969) | |
| Levingston, Bashir | DB | 0 | 1 (2007) | TOR |
| Lewis, Will | DB | 2 | 1 (1986) | HAM, OTT, WPG |
| Loffler, Taylor | DB | 6 | 1 (2019) | WPG |
| Loftus, Will | DB | 110 | 7 (1998–2004) | EDM |
| Lokombo, Bo | DB | 15 | 1 (2019) | BC |
| Lott, Glenn | DB | 7 | 1 (1976) | |
| Lue, Andrew | DB | 22 | 3 (2014–2016) | EDM, OTT, SSK |
| Luster, Marv | DB, E, HB | 71 | 6 (1961–1964, 1973–1974) | TOR |
| Malveaux, Kelly | DB | 36 | 2 (2004–2005) | CGY, EDM, SSK, WPG |
| Marshall, Jim | DB | 11 | 3 (1979, 1981–1982) | SSK, TOR |
| Martin, David | DB | 2 | 1 (1986) | |
| Masson, Pascal | DB | 13 | 2 (2007–2008) | CGY |
| Maxey-Penton, Aarion | DB | 1 | 1 (2019) | |
| McMillian, Alfonzo | DB | 7 | 1 (1982) | HAM |
| Miles, Barron | DB | 99 | 6 (1998–2000, 2002–2004) | BC |
| Miller, Ken | DB | 15 | 2 (1981–1982) | CGY, OTT |
| Milton, Lance | DB | 7 | 1 (2012) | TOR |
| Mincy, Jonathon | CB, DB | 32 | 2 (2016–2017) | TOR |
| Moir, Darrell | DB | 8 | 1 (1986) | CGY, TOR |
| Morrison, Dave | DB | 2 | 1 (1969) | |
| Morton, K.J. | DB | 3 | 1 (2017) | |
| Muamba, Cauchy | DB | 1 | 1 (2019) | BC, EDM, WPG |
| Muhammad, Taqiy | DB | 1 | 1 (2005) | |
| Murray, Najee | DB | 10 | 2 (2018–2019) | |
| Music, Glen | DB | 1 | 1 (1982) | |
| Myers, Rudy | DB | 6 | 1 (1967) | |
| Nash, Harold Jr. | DB | 39 | 4 (1996–1999) | EDM, SHR, WPG |
| October, Winston | DB | 32 | 2 (1999–2000) | EDM |
| Osaisai, Wopamo | DB | 13 | 1 (2012) | EDM |
| Parker, Billy | DB, DHB, LB | 129 | 8 (2009–2016) | |
| Parker, Byron | DB | 14 | 1 (2013) | BC, EDM, TOR |
| Patterson, Hal “Prince” | DB, E | 77 | 7 (1954–1960) | HAM |
| Patton, Janssen | DB | 0 | 1 (2006) | |
| Perowne, Ron | DB | 30 | 3 (1972–1974) | |
| Perry, Vernon Jr. | DB | 20 | 2 (1977–1978) | |
| Phaneuf, Al | DB | 42 | 3 (1969–1971) | |
| Phason, Vince | DB | 41 | 3 (1983–1985) | BC, EDM, WPG |
| Phillips, Micah | DB | 1 | 1 (1997) | |
| Phillips, Ryan | DB | 2 | 1 (2017) | BC |
| Porter, Terry | DB | 3 | 1 (1982) | |
| Price, Phil | DB | 58 | 4 (1973–1976) | EDM, SSK |
| Proudfoot, Tony | DB | 107 | 9 (1971–1979) | BC |
| Proulx, Matthieu | DB | 76 | 6 (2005–2010) | |
| Provo, Dwayne | DB | 15 | 2 (1996, 1998) | BC, EDM, OTT, SSK, TOR |
| Rankin, Joe | DB | 2 | 1 (2018) | TOR |
| Reid, Greg | DB | 21 | 2 (2018–2019) | |
| Rhinehart, Coby | DB | 17 | 1 (2007) | CGY |
| Rhino, Randy | DB | 82 | 6 (1975–1980) | OTT |
| Riddick, Eric | DB | 24 | 3 (2000–2002) | CGY |
| Riopelle, Rene | DB | 12 | 1 (1964) | HAM |
| Rogers, Jalen | DB | 7 | 1 (2017) | |
| Roundtree, Alphonso Jr. | DB | 32 | 2 (2000–2001) | HAM, OTT, TOR |
| Ryan, Rick | DB | 23 | 2 (1985–1986) | BC, TOR |
| Samuels, Stanford Jr. | DB | 3 | 2 (2009–2010) | EDM, WPG |
| Sanchez, Davis | CB, DB | 107 | 7 (1999–2000, 2004, 2006–2009) | BC, CGY, EDM |
| Scott, B.J. | DB | 2 | 1 (2013) | |
| Shaw, Wayne | DB | 36 | 2 (2002–2003) | HAM, TOR |
| Skillings, Vince | DB | 8 | 3 (1981–1983) | |
| Skipper, Harry | DB | 47 | 3 (1983–1985) | SSK |
| Slabikowski, Ed | DB | 12 | 1 (1983) | |
| Smith, Brandon | DB | 1 | 1 (2015) | |
| Smith, Chris | CB | 5 | 1 (2014) | |
| Smith, Chris | DB | 9 | 1 (2008) | |
| Smith, Irvin | DB | 104 | 6 (1996–2001) | BAL |
| Smith, Kenny | DB | 1 | 1 (1983) | |
| Smith, Les | DB | 41 | 3 (1999–2001) | BAL, TOR |
| Smith, Ward | DB, HB | 35 | 3 (1973–1975) | BC, CGY, TOR, WPG |
| Spears, Calvin | DB | 1 | 1 (2002) | |
| Spencer, Walter | DB, LB | 75 | 6 (2007–2011, 2013) | CGY, SSK, TOR |
| Stetter, George | DB | 9 | 1 (1967) | OTT |
| Stewart, Brandon | DB | 13 | 1 (2017) | BC, CGY, HAM, WPG |
| Strickland, Tim | DB, DE, LB | 89 | 6 (2002–2007) | |
| Suggs, Shafer | DB | 2 | 1 (1981) | |
| Surla, John | DB | 6 | 1 (2011) | |
| Sutton, Jon | DB | 2 | 1 (1981) | OTT, TOR |
| Sutton, Mickey | DB | 18 | 2 (1967–1968) | |
| Sutton, Tyrell | DB, RB | 69 | 6 (2013–2018) | BC, HAM |
| Tabron, Dennis | DB | 5 | 1 (1982) | |
| Taylor, Bruce | DB | 0 | 1 (1978) | |
| Taylor, Raymon | CB | 8 | 1 (2016) | |
| Termansen, Dominique | DB | 36 | 3 (2016–2017, 2019) | BC |
| Thomas, Kiwaukee | DB | 3 | 1 (2008) | |
| Thompson, Bobby | DB, HB | 37 | 4 (1962–1963, 1970–1971) | |
| Tisdale, Geoff | CB, DB | 35 | 2 (2013–2014) | CGY, HAM, SSK |
| Townsend, Daryl | DB, S | 94 | 7 (2011–2017) | WPG |
| Treftlin, Jeff | DB | 18 | 1 (1986) | EDM, HAM, SSK, WPG |
| Unamba, Don | DB | 3 | 1 (2017) | EDM, HAM, SSK, WPG |
| Upshaw, Brad | DB | 30 | 3 (1971–1973) | |
| Uteck, Larry | DB | 38 | 3 (1978–1980) | BC, OTT, TOR |
| Vann, LeRoy | DB | 4 | 1 (2010) | |
| Walker, Joe | DB | 8 | 2 (1983–1984) | |
| Walter, Jim | DB | 53 | 5 (1965–1969) | SSK, TOR |
| Washington, Mark | DB | 73 | 6 (1997–2002) | BC |
| Wasiela, Konrad | DB | 1 | 1 (2009) | BC, SSK |
| Watson, Ken | DB | 13 | 2 (1996–1997) | BAL, BC, CGY, EDM |
| Wayte, Bill | DB, HB | 55 | 4 (1961–1964) | HAM |
| Webb, Jamaan | DB | 4 | 2 (2013–2014) | |
| Wells, Ben | CB | 5 | 1 (2013) | |
| White, Mitchell | CB, DB | 34 | 3 (2014–2015, 2018) | OTT, TOR |
| Whitfield, Thomas | DB | 9 | 1 (2006) | |
| Whitley, James | DB | 23 | 2 (2001, 2005) | BC |
| Williams, Brandon | DB | 15 | 1 (2003) | |
| Williams, Gemara | DB | 1 | 1 (2008) | EDM |
| Williams, Keith | DB | 1 | 1 (2008) | EDM |
| Williams, Seth | CB, DB | 24 | 2 (2011–2012) | OTT |
| Willis, Larry | DB | 4 | 1 (1976) | |
| Wilson, Woodrow | DB | 19 | 2 (1980–1981) | |
| Wiltshire, Kelly | DB | 36 | 2 (2000–2001) | EDM, OTT, TOR |
| Woldu, Paul | CB, DB | 65 | 4 (2008–2011) | SSK |
| Woods, Billy | DB | 5 | 1 (1968) | HAM |
| Woods, Harold | DB | 4 | 1 (1983) | HAM, SSK, TOR |
| Woodward, Rod | DB | 32 | 3 (1967–1969) | CGY, HAM, OTT |
| Wooten, Khalid | CB | 2 | 1 (2016) | HAM |
| Wright, Dondre | DB | 27 | 2 (2017–2018) | WPG |
| Wright, Joel | DB | 22 | 4 (2006–2009) | |
| Yochum, Dan | DB, T | 115 | 9 (1972–1980) | |
| Young, Mark | DB | 20 | 2 (1982–1983) | HAM |
| Young, Preston | DB | 58 | 4 (1982–1985) | HAM, SSK, TOR |
| Secondary player count: 267 | ||||