Zimmer signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016.[3] He was waived by the Bills on August 30, 2016.[4]
New Orleans Saints
On December 13, 2016, Zimmer was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 2, 2017.[6] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[7]
Montreal Alouettes
Zimmer signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on September 21, 2017, and was added to the team's practice roster.[8] He was promoted to the active roster and appeared in the Alouettes' final game of the season, recording three tackles and one sack.[9]
Atlanta Falcons
On April 17, 2018, Zimmer was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[10] Zimmer made the Falcons' 53-man roster, and made his regular season debut in Week 3.[11] He was waived by the Falcons on October 2, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13] On December 4, 2018, Zimmer was signed to the Falcons’ 53-man roster.[14]
On August 31, 2019, Zimmer was waived by the Falcons and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16]
Cleveland Browns
On December 3, 2019, Zimmer was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the Falcons' practice squad.[17] The Browns waived Zimmer with a non-football injury designation on July 31, 2020.[18]
Buffalo Bills (second stint)
Zimmer greets Bills fans in 2021
On August 16, 2020, Zimmer signed with the Buffalo Bills.[19] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[20][21] He was elevated to the active roster on September 12 and October 19 for the team's weeks 1 and 6 games against the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad the day after each game.[22][23] He was signed to active roster on October 21.[24]
In Week 8 against the New England Patriots, Zimmer made a key play late in the fourth quarter, punching the ball out of Patriots quarterback Cam Newton's hands on a quarterback keeper as New England was driving down the field to either tie or win the game. The forced fumble and recovery by teammate Dean Marlowe sealed a 24–21 Bills win. Zimmer was awarded a game ball following the contest. [25]
In Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, Zimmer recorded his first career sack on Kyler Murray during the 32–30 loss.[26] During the Bills' Divisional Round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Zimmer recorded a top speed of 18.45 miles per hour on an interception return, which was the second fastest speed by a Defensive Tackle during the 2020-21 season.
During the 2021 season, Zimmer was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury on November 11.[27] He became a free agent after the season, but was re-signed to the Bills' practice squad on October 4, 2022.[28]
Miami Dolphins
On November 23, 2022, Zimmer was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Bills' practice squad.[29] On December 31, Zimmer was placed on season–ending injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.[30]
References
↑ "Justin Zimmer". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
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