James Thomas Ferguson (born October 15, 1942) is an American former professional football center who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears.

He was also a member of the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL and the Long Beach Admirals, Sacramento Buccaneers and Seattle Rangers of the Continental Football League (COFL).

[2] During the 1967 season, Ferguson played in the Continental Football League (COFL) for the Long Beach Admirals and Sacramento Buccaneers.

[1] On July 2, 1969, the Saints traded Ferguson, Roy Schmidt, and Jerry Jones to the Atlanta Falcons for Errol Linden and Don Talbert.

[5] Ferguson appeared in two games, both starts, for the Falcons during the 1969 season before being waived in early October.