Ruben Carter (American football)

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Ruben Carter
Massachusetts Pirates
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (1992-12-01) December 1, 1992 (age 31)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:312 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Miami (FL) Jackson
College: Florida State, Toledo
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:International

Ruben Christopher Carter (born December 1, 1992) is an American football center for the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League (NAL). He played college football at Florida State and Toledo. He signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

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He has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On April 30, 2016, Carter signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. [1] Carter was waived by the Dolphins on August 27, 2016. [2]

Calgary Stampeders

On October 7, 2016, Carter signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League as a member of the practice roster. [3]

Dallas Cowboys

On May 24, 2017, Carter signed with the Dallas Cowboys. [4] He was waived on August 15, 2017. [5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 25, 2017, Carter signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [6] He was waived on September 2, 2017. [7]

Baltimore Brigade

On March 20, 2018, Carter was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade. On March 30, 2018, he was placed on reassignment. [8]

Orlando Apollos

Carter signed with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season. [9]

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