Jake Bargas (born November 28, 1996) is an American former professional

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fullback. After playing

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for the

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, he signed with the

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as an

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in 2020.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Bargas signed with the

as an

following the 2020 NFL draft on April 27, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, and signed to the team's

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the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on December 24 for the team's week 16 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings after the season on January 4, 2021. On August 31, 2021, Bargas was waived by the Vikings and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. On May 2, 2022, Bargas re-signed with the Vikings. He was released by Minnesota on August 16.

Chicago Bears

On August 21, 2022, Bargas signed with the

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. He was waived on August 23.

Miami Dolphins

On November 8, 2022, Bargas was signed to the

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practice squad.

New Orleans Saints

On May 31, 2023, Bargas signed with the

. He was waived by New Orleans on August 29.

References

External links

North Carolina Tar Heels football bio
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