Zach Minter

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Zach Minter
No. 96
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1990-11-06) November 6, 1990 (age 33)
Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:307 lb (139 kg)
Career information
College: Montana State
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
CFL status:International
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Player stats at CFL.ca

Zach Minter (born November 6, 1990) is a Canadian football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He went to Cactus High School, and he later on played college football at Montana State University. He has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, BC Lions, and Calgary Stampeders.

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Early years

He went to Cactus High School. He attended Montana State University. He was selected to the All-West Valley Region, and first-team All-State team. He also was selected to the West Valley Defensive Player of the Year.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. [1] Minter made his NFL debut in week six against the New York Giants. [2] On November 5, Minter was waived. [3]

Cincinnati Bengals

Minter signed a reserve/future contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on January 6, 2014. [4] He was waived on August 8. [5]

Dallas Cowboys

Minter signed with the Dallas Cowboys on August 14, 2014. [6]

BC Lions

On March 2, 2015 Minter signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. [7]

Calgary Stampeders

In July 2016, Minter signed with the Calgary Stampeders. [8]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Minter signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 21, 2017. [9]

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References

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  5. Bengals place three players on waviers
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