Adam Zaruba

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Adam Zaruba
Personal information
Born: (1991-03-31) March 31, 1991 (age 33)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school: Carson Graham Secondary School
(North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
College: Simon Fraser
Position: Tight end
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Adam Zaruba
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Capilano RFC ()
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2014-present Canada Sevens 2
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Lima Team competition

Adam Zaruba (born March 31, 1991 [1] ) is a Canadian American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He is also a rugby sevens player for the Canada national rugby sevens team. [2] His CFL rights belong to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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Professional career

Zaruba signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on July 24, 2017. [3] He was waived on September 1, 2017. [4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 3, 2018. [5]

On August 5, 2018, Zaruba was waived/injured by the Eagles and was placed on injured reserve. [6] He was released on August 11, 2018.

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References

  1. ↑ "Adam Zaruba Stats, News and Video - TE".
  2. ↑ Johnston, Patrick (July 24, 2017). "Adam Zaruba signs with Philadelphia Eagles". The Province. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  3. ↑ McPherson, Chris (July 24, 2017). "Eagles Sign Canadian Rugby Star Adam Zaruba". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Eagles Announce 16 Moves; Trim Roster To 70 Players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2017. Archived from the original on February 5, 2018.
  5. ↑ McPherson, Chris (January 3, 2018). "Roster Moves: Eagles Sign Four Players To Reserve/Futures Contracts". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  6. ↑ McPherson, Chris (August 5, 2018). "Corey Graham Returns And Eagles Add Tight End". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
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