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Brothers in the NFL: The rare club A.J. Terrell and Avieon Terrell joined
TL;DR
A.J. Terrell and Avieon Terrell have become teammates on the Atlanta Falcons after being drafted together. This marks a rare moment in the NFL where brothers play on the same team.
Key points
- A.J. Terrell and Avieon Terrell are now teammates on the Atlanta Falcons.
- The brothers were drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski informed A.J. about Avieon's selection.
- The Terrell brothers join a rare group of siblings playing together in the NFL.
Atlanta FalconsA.J. TerrellAvieon Terrell
The NFL Draft delivered a rare moment in the second round when the Atlanta Falcons found themselves in a perfect position that changed the lives of A.J. Terrell and Avieon Terrell.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski called star cornerback A.J. Terrell to let him know the team would select his brother, Avieon Terrell. Just two days into the draft, the Terrell brothers became teammates in Atlanta.
The Terrell brothers join a long list of brothers who have shared the field as NFL teammates—some of whom even won Super Bowls together.
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Here are notable NFL brothers who played together during their professional careers:
NFL brother duos on the same team
Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin
Drafted just a year apart, the Griffin brothers played together for the Seattle Seahawks from 2018 to 2020—and they’re twins. They first teamed up at UCF from 2013 to 2016. According to legend, Shaquill told programs he would only commit to a school that also offered his brother.
Shaquill remains in the league and won a Super Bowl during his 2025 return to Seattle. Shaquem last played in 2021 and has since been inducted into the UCF Hall of Fame.
Connor and Cameron Heyward
The first of two Pittsburgh Steelers brother duos on this list, Cameron Heyward entered the league as a first-round pick in 2011.
Eleven years later, the Steelers drafted his younger brother, . The pair played together from 2022 to 2025.
Q&A
How did A.J. Terrell and Avieon Terrell end up on the same NFL team?
A.J. Terrell received a call from head coach Kevin Stefanski informing him that the Atlanta Falcons would select his brother, Avieon Terrell, during the NFL Draft.
What significance does it have for brothers to play together in the NFL?
Brothers playing together in the NFL is rare and creates a unique bond on the field, with some pairs even achieving Super Bowl victories together.
Which NFL teams have had brothers as teammates in the past?
Many NFL teams have had brothers as teammates, with notable examples including the Mannings and the Gronkowskis, among others.
What positions do A.J. and Avieon Terrell play in the NFL?
A.J. Terrell plays as a cornerback, while Avieon Terrell's position is not specified but he is also expected to contribute in the secondary.
