| Number: | 92 |
| Position1: | Defensive End |
| Birth Date: | 30 May 1987 |
| Birth Place: | Brockton, Massachusetts |
| High School: | Brockton High |
| College: | Northeastern |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lb: | 255 |
| Playing Years1: | − |
| Playing Team1: | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Playing Team2: | New England Patriots |
| Playing Team3: | Dallas Cowboys |
| Playing Team4: | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Playing Team5: | Toronto Argonauts |
| Playing Team6: | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Playing Team7: | Winnipeg Blue Bombers* |
| Career Footnotes: |
|import=yes|career_highlights=|statlabel1=Tackles|statvalue1=82|statlabel2=Sacks|statvalue2=17|statlabel3=Interceptions|statvalue3=0|CFL=jason-vega/158651/|NFL=jasonvega/2540329}} 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. College careerHe played college football at Northeastern University.[1] Professional careerWinnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint)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.[2] 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 PatriotsVega signed with the New England Patriots on January 26, 2013. He was released on August 13, 2013.[3] Dallas CowboysOn August 21, 2013, Vega was signed by the Dallas Cowboys.[4] Vega appeared in 2 games for the Cowboys in the 2013 NFL season; tallying 1 tackle. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (second stint)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 to free up cap space.[5] Toronto ArgonautsOn June 22, 2015, Vega signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.[6] Following the season he was not re-signed and became a free agent. Edmonton EskimosVega 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.[7] Winnipeg Blue Bombers (third stint)On February 8, 2017 Vega signed a one-day contract with the Blue Bombers and retired.[8] External links |