Justin Zimmer was born on October 23,1992 and is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League for seven seasons.
15 Facts About Justin Zimmer
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Justin Zimmer was a three time first-team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection, a two time Division II All-American, and a three time Division II Academic All-American.
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Justin Zimmer signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 6,2016.
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Justin Zimmer was waived by the Bills on August 30,2016.
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On December 13,2016, Justin Zimmer was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.
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Justin Zimmer signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on September 21,2017, and was added to the team's practice roster.
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Justin Zimmer was promoted to the active roster and appeared in the Alouettes' final game of the season, recording three tackles and one sack.
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Justin Zimmer made the Falcons' 53-man roster, and made his regular season debut in Week 3.
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Justin Zimmer was waived by the Falcons on October 2,2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.
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On December 4,2018, Justin Zimmer was signed to the Falcons' 53-man roster.
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On December 3,2019, Justin Zimmer was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the Falcons' practice squad.
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Justin Zimmer was waived on September 5,2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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In Week 8 against the New England Patriots, Justin Zimmer made a key play late in the fourth quarter, punching the ball out of Patriots quarterback Cam Newton's hands on a quarterback keeper as New England was driving down the field to either tie or win the game.
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Justin Zimmer became a free agent after the season, but was re-signed to the Bills' practice squad on October 4,2022.
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On November 23,2022, Justin Zimmer was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Bills' practice squad.