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
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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
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Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Lima Team competition

Adam Zaruba (born March 31, 1991 [1] ) is a Canadian former professional football tight end. He was also a rugby sevens player for the Canada national rugby sevens team. [2] His CFL rights belonged 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.