Tupaimoefitpo "Sealver" Siliga (born April 26, 1990) is a former

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. He played

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College career

Siliga grew up in a

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family of 13 in West Jordan, Utah and graduated from

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. At the

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, Siliga appeared in 37 games in his three-year career for the Utes and finished with 97 tackles. After his sophomore and junior years, he was awarded honorable mention All-

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NFL career

San Francisco 49ers

After going undrafted, Siliga was signed by the 49ers as an

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on July 28, 2011. He was released by the 49ers on September 3, 2011.

Denver Broncos

Siliga was signed to the

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' practice squad on October 18, 2011. Prior to the 2012 opening game, Siliga was added to the active roster.

Seattle Seahawks

On August 20, 2013, Siliga was traded to the

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in exchange for offensive lineman John Moffitt. He was released on September 17, 2013, but re-signed to their practice squad on September 24, 2013.

New England Patriots

Siliga was signed to the

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practice squad on October 23, 2013. He was later activated to the 53-man roster and played five regular season games. After an injury early in the 2014 season, Siliga was placed on injured reserve with the designation to return. On November 27, 2014, Siliga practiced for the first time, starting the 21-day period in which he could be activated. Siliga was added to the active roster on December 6. He started Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015.

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On March 14, 2016 Siliga signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks worth $1.4M with $250,000 guaranteed. Siliga was placed on injured reserve. On September 3, 2016, he was released from the Seahawks' injured reserve. He was re-signed on October 18, 2016, then waived again on November 15, 2016.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Siliga was claimed off waivers by the Buccaneers on November 16, 2016. On March 11, 2017, Siliga re-signed with the Buccaneers.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Siliga was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 3, 2018. He was released by the Jaguars on September 1, 2018.

Alternative Leagues

On December 22, 2018, Siliga signed with the

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of the

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. The league ceased operations in April 2019. Siliga was drafted by the

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in the

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References

External links

Utah Utes bioDenver Broncos bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Siliga, Sealver 1990 births Living people People from West Jordan, Utah American sportspeople of Samoan descent Players of American football from Utah American football defensive tackles Utah Utes football players San Francisco 49ers players Denver Broncos players Seattle Seahawks players New England Patriots players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Jacksonville Jaguars players Salt Lake Stallions players