High school: Brockton High Height 1.93 m Date joined 2013 Name Jason Vega Position Defensive end | Roster status: Active Undrafted: 2011 Weight 116 kg | |
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Date of birth: (1987-05-30) May 30, 1987 (age 28) Place of birth: Brockton, Massachusetts College: Northeastern University Role American football defensive end Number 56 (Dallas Cowboys / Defensive end) Profiles | ||
Education Northeastern University | ||
Jason vega game ball
Jason Vega (born May 30, 1987) is a retired Canadian football and American football defensive end. He played the majority of his professional career in the Canadian Football League (CFL), and more specifically with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Elsewhere in the CFL he was a member of the Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Eskimos. In his time in the NFL he was affiliated with the New England Patriots and played for the Dallas Cowboys.
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- Jason vega game ball
- College career
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- New England Patriots
- Dallas Cowboys
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers II
- Toronto Argonauts
- Edmonton Eskimos
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers III
- References
College career
He played college football at Northeastern University.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Vega signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. During the 2011 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season, Vega was named defensive player of the week for their win over the Alouettes at the end of October. He finished his rookie season in the CFL with 26 tackles and 7 sacks. The following season Vega contributed 40 tackles and 5 quarterback sacks.
New England Patriots
Vega signed with the New England Patriots on January 26, 2013. He was released on August 13, 2013.
Dallas Cowboys
On August 21, 2013, Vega was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. Vega appeared in 2 games for the Cowboys in the 2013 NFL season; tallying 1 tackle.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (II)
After one season playing in the NFL, Vega signed a new contract with the Bombers on December 23, 2013. Terms of the contract were not released as per team regulations. During the 2014 campaign Vega totaled 16 tackles and 5 sacks. On April 28, 2015 Vega was released by the Blue Bombers; reportedly too free up cap space.
Toronto Argonauts
On June 22, 2015, Vega signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Following the season he was not re-signed and became a free agent.
Edmonton Eskimos
Vega signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on August 16, 2016. Vega only appeared in 4 games during the 2016 season, contributing 11 tackles and one quarterback sack. After the season, he was released by the Eskimos.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (III)
On February 8, 2017 Vega signed a one-day contract with the Blue Bombers and retired.