Dominique Zeigler (born October 11, 1984) is a former

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. He was initially signed by the 49ers as an

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in 2007. He played

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at Baylor. His nickname among players and fans is "Ziggy".

2007 Season

Zeigler was originally signed by the Niners on May 3, 2007; waived on August 26; then re-signed to the practice squad on September 2, where he spent the entire season. On January 14, 2008, Zeigler was signed as a free agent to the Niners' roster.

2008 Season

On August 31, 2008, Zeigler was waived by the Niners and then signed again by the Niners on September 3 and placed on their practice squad. On November 8, he was signed to the active roster and subsequently played in eight regular season games, making five catches for 97 yards and no touchdowns.

2009 Season

On September 5, 2009, Zeigler was again waived and then signed to the practice squad the next day. On January 6, 2010, Zeigler was signed to the active roster.

2010 Season

Zeigler played in 11 regular season games, making nine catches for 98 yards and no touchdowns before being placed on season-ending

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on November 30 due to a torn

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in his left knee. The injury was sustained the night before during the Niners' 27-6 road win against the

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. He was released by the 49ers on September 3, 2011.

References

External links

Baylor Bears bio

San Francisco 49ers bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Zeigler, Dominique 1984 births Living people Players of American football from Kalamazoo, Michigan American football wide receivers Baylor Bears football players San Francisco 49ers players