Justin Zimmer


Justin Zimmer is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Ferris State.

College career

Zimmer played four seasons for the Bulldogs, compiling a total of 216 tackles, 26 sacks, 48.5 tackles for a loss, 1 interception, 14 pass deflections, 9 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 3 blocked kicks. He was a three time first team All-GLIAC selection, a two time Division II All-American, and a three time Division II Academic All-American.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Zimmer signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016. He was waived by the Bills on August 30, 2016.

New Orleans Saints

On December 13, 2016, Zimmer was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 2, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017.

Montreal Alouettes

Zimmer signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in September 21, 2017 and was added to the team's practice roster. He was promoted to the active roster and appeared in the Alouettes' final game of the season, recording three tackles and one sack.

Atlanta Falcons

On April 17, 2018, Zimmer was signed by the Atlanta Falcons. Zimmer made the Falcons' 53-man roster, and made his regular season debut in Week 3. He was waived by the Falcons on October 2, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 4, 2018, Zimmer was signed to the Falcons’ 53-man roster.
On August 31, 2019, Zimmer was waived by the Falcons and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

Cleveland Browns

On December 3, 2019, Zimmer was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the Falcons' practice squad. The Browns waived Zimmer with a non-football injury designation on July 31, 2020.