Zach Minter (born November 6, 1990) is a

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. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He went to

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, and he later on played

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. He has also been a member of the

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, and

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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

as an undrafted free agent. Minter made his NFL debut in week six against the

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. On November 5, Minter was waived.

Cincinnati Bengals

Minter signed a reserve/future contract with the

on January 6, 2014. He was waived on August 8.

Dallas Cowboys

Minter signed with the

on August 14, 2014.

BC Lions

On March 2, 2015 Minter signed with the

of the

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Calgary Stampeders

In July 2016, Minter signed with the

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Minter signed with the

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on February 21, 2017.

References

External links

BC Lions bioMontana State bioCincinnati Bengals bioChicago Bears bio
Living people American football defensive tackles Canadian football defensive linemen American players of Canadian football Montana State Bobcats football players Chicago Bears players Cincinnati Bengals players Dallas Cowboys players BC Lions players Calgary Stampeders players Saskatchewan Roughriders players 1990 births Sportspeople from Glendale, Arizona Players of American football from Arizona {{Defensive-lineman-1990s-stub