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David Lee Quessenberry Jr. (born August 24, 1990) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San José State Spartans and was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL draft. He has also played for the Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills, and Minnesota Vikings.

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Early life

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Born in the La Jolla community of San Diego, Quessenberry attended La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, California, and lettered in football and lacrosse.[1] Quessenberry played tight end at La Costa Canyon.[2] His father played college football at the United States Naval Academy and served in the United States Navy from 1980 to 2010.[3]

College career

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Quessenberry at the 2012 Military Bowl

Having no scholarship offers out of high school, Quessenberry met a San Jose State assistant coach who was recruiting a teammate.[4] Quessenberry later walked-on to the Spartans football team at San Jose State University in 2008 and redshirted that year to bulk up from his 235-pound weight.[2] He would go on to play in 50 games for the Spartans with 38 starts. As a freshman in 2009 under coach Dick Tomey, Quessenberry played in all 12 games mostly on special teams and was a reserve at offensive tackle and tight end.[1]

Quessenberry first earned an athletic scholarship the summer before sophomore season of 2010.[4] In a 1–12 season under new coach Mike MacIntyre, Quessenberry started in all 13 games at left tackle and played mostly as a punt protector and extra point lineman. As a junior in 2011, Quessenberry again started all 12 games of the season, and San Jose State football improved to 5–7. Quessenberry earned second-team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) honors.[1]

In his senior season, an 11–2 season in 2012 that included a 2012 Military Bowl victory, Quessenberry became team captain and was a Burlsworth Trophy finalist for best non-scholarship NCAA FBS player. He was also on the Lombardi Award watch list.[1][4] After starting 27 straight games dating back to 2009, Quessenberry sat out the September 15 game due to an ankle injury suffered in the first play of the September 8 game.[1][5] On September 29, Quessenberry played in a game against Navy, a team with younger brother Paul as an offensive lineman.[6] Selected for the 2013 Senior Bowl, Quessenberry became the first San Jose State offensive lineman to play in a Senior Bowl. He was a first-team all-WAC selection.[1] In December 2012, Quessenberry graduated from San Jose State with a B.A. in history.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+78 in
(1.95 m)
302 lb
(137 kg)
34+38 in
(0.87 m)
10+58 in
(0.27 m)
5.08 s 1.73 s 2.92 s 4.45 s 7.49 s 29.5 in
(0.75 m)
9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
25 reps
All values from NFL Scouting Combine[7][8]

Houston Texans

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The Houston Texans selected Quessenberry in the sixth round with the 176th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.[9][10]

On September 10, 2013, the Texans placed Quessenberry on injured reserve after he injured a foot during practice, a season-ending injury.[11][12]

On June 10, 2014, the Texans announced Quessenberry felt fatigue and had persistent cough. After seeking a medical evaluation, he was diagnosed with Lymphoma. As a result, the Texans put him on the Non-Football Illness designation. He was waived by the Texans with a non-football injury designation in May 2016.[13] He cleared waivers and was placed on the team's non-football injury list.[14]

After completing his cancer treatment, Quessenberry returned to practice with the Texans at the start of OTAs on May 23, 2017.[15] On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Texans and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[16][17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2017.[18] Quessenberry made his NFL debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 25, 2017.[19]

On September 1, 2018, Quessenberry was waived by the Texans.[20]

Tennessee Titans

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On September 11, 2018, Quessenberry was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[21] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on December 31, 2018.[22] On September 15, 2019, in a 19-17 Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Quessenberry caught his first receiving touchdown from a pass by Marcus Mariota.[23] On October 7, 2019, Quessenberry was released by the Titans and re-signed to the practice squad.[24] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on January 20, 2020.[25]

On September 5, 2020, Quessenberry was waived by the Titans and signed to the practice squad the next day.[26][27] He was elevated to the active roster on October 13 and 24 for the team's weeks 5 and 7 games against the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[28][29] He was promoted to the active roster on October 27, 2020.[30]

Quessenberry with the Titans in 2021

Quessenberry was named the Titans starting right tackle in 2021, and started every game.

Buffalo Bills

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On April 21, 2022, Quessenberry signed with the Buffalo Bills on a one-year deal,[31] appearing in 16 games with three starts. On March 27, 2023, Quessenberry re-signed with the Bills on a one-year deal.[32] He was released on August 29.[33]

Minnesota Vikings

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On August 30, 2023, Quessenberry signed with the Minnesota Vikings, appearing in 16 games with four starts.[34] He re-signed with the team on March 11, 2024, and appeared in all 17 games during the regular season.[35]

Los Angeles Rams

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On May 29, 2025, Quessenberry was signed by the Los Angeles Rams to a one-year contact.[36]

Personal life

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In June 2014, Quessenberry was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after experiencing fatigue and persistent cough.[37] On February 25, 2015, his cancer went into remission after completing radiation treatment, then on April 13, 2017, he officially completed his cancer treatment.[38][39] On June 12, 2017, Quessenberry won the 2017 George Halas Award. The award is given to the "player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed".[40] His brother Scott Quessenberry was the 155th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Chargers.[41] Another brother, Paul Quessenberry, is a former tight end. Quessenberry hosts an annual golf tournament at different golf destinations all over the world (FIMA Golf Tournament).

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David Lee Quessenberry Jr. (born August 24, 1990) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the of the (NFL). Drafted in the sixth round (176th overall) by the Houston Texans in the out of , Quessenberry has appeared in 90 games across eight seasons with five teams, including 30 starts, and is renowned for his resilience as a . Born in , , and raised in the area, Quessenberry attended La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad before playing at San Jose State, where he earned first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors as a senior in 2012. His NFL career began with the Texans, but a foot injury sidelined him as a rookie in 2013, and in June 2014, at age 23, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin T-lymphoblastic lymphoma, forcing him to step away from the game for treatment. After a three-year battle involving and remission in 2017, Quessenberry made his NFL debut on December 25, 2017, with the Texans, becoming an inspirational figure for his perseverance. Quessenberry's professional journey continued with the from 2018 to 2021, where he notched his first and only career on a 1-yard reception in 2019, a rare feat for an offensive lineman. He then played for the in 2022, the Minnesota Vikings from 2023 to 2024—celebrating 10 years as a in 2024—and signed a one-year contract with the on May 29, 2025, adding veteran depth to their offensive line. Throughout his career, he has appeared in five postseason games with two starts, contributing over 2,500 offensive snaps.

Background

Early life

David Quessenberry was born on August 24, 1990, in , , to David Quessenberry Sr. and Maureen Quessenberry. His father, a 1980 graduate of the , played football for the Midshipmen during his college years and subsequently served 30 years in the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of before retiring in 2010. Quessenberry grew up in a family deeply rooted in military service and athletics; he has two younger brothers, Paul and Scott, both of whom later played and professional football. This background, particularly his father's experiences, fostered Quessenberry's early interest in football. Quessenberry attended La Costa Canyon High School in , approximately 30 miles north of his birthplace. There, he competed in football as a and also lettered in , demonstrating versatility in high school athletics. Upon graduating from high school, Quessenberry received no offers despite his participation in competitive sports. He chose to walk on to the football team at San José State University in 2008, redshirting his initial year to build strength and size from his high school frame of around 235 pounds.

College career

Quessenberry enrolled at San José State University in 2008 as a walk-on to the , majoring in , and earned a prior to the 2010 season. He redshirted his true freshman year to add weight and strength, transitioning from 235 pounds to over 290 pounds by the time he saw significant action. Quessenberry graduated with a B.A. in in December 2012, and during his time at SJSU, he was selected to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) All-Academic Team, recognizing his balance of athletic and scholarly performance. As a redshirt freshman in 2009, Quessenberry appeared in all 12 games, primarily contributing on special teams and as a reserve offensive lineman while the Spartans finished 2-10. He earned his first starting role in as a redshirt , starting all 13 games at right tackle and helping anchor an offensive line that supported a balanced attack for the 1-12 team. In 2011, Quessenberry started all 12 games, shifting to left tackle midway through the season, and earned second-team All-WAC honors after a standout performance that limited opponents to minimal pressure on the , including just one sack allowed over the year. Quessenberry's senior season in 2012 marked his peak, as he started all 13 games at left tackle, served as team captain, and received first-team All-WAC recognition while being named a finalist for the , awarded to the top walk-on player in FBS. His leadership and blocking were instrumental in State's breakthrough 11-2 campaign, which included 10 wins against FBS opponents and culminated in a 24-20 victory over in the —his final college game despite having declared for the NFL Draft earlier that month. Ahead of the draft, Quessenberry garnered national attention with an invitation to the 2013 and participation in the Senior Bowl, where he impressed scouts with his athleticism and technique as the first SJSU offensive lineman selected for the event in over a .

Professional career

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans selected David Quessenberry in the sixth round (176th overall) of the out of San Jose State. He signed a four-year contract worth $2,273,452 on May 10, 2013, including a of $113,452. Quessenberry spent his entire season on injured reserve due to a foot injury and did not appear in any regular-season games, though he was active in and preseason. In 2014, Quessenberry took part in offseason workouts and minicamp but experienced limited on-field activity before his cancer diagnosis in June led to his placement on the reserve/non-football illness (NFI) list for the season. His cancer diagnosis was the reason for his absence from play during the 2014–2016 seasons. Quessenberry remained on the Texans' NFI list throughout 2015 without appearing in any games. In May 2016, the team waived him with an NFI designation as part of final roster cuts, though he cleared waivers and continued his recovery while unaffiliated with the active roster or that year. After completing treatment in April 2017, Quessenberry returned to on-field practice with the Texans during organized team activities and . He was waived on September 2, 2017, and signed to the the following day before being elevated to the 53-man roster on December 19. Quessenberry made his NFL debut on December 25, 2017, in a game against the , entering as a reserve offensive tackle. Over the 2017 season, he appeared in two regular-season games without a start, logging limited offensive snaps and contributing primarily on special teams. The Texans released Quessenberry on August 31, 2018, prior to the .

Tennessee Titans

Quessenberry signed with the ' practice squad on September 11, 2018, following his release from the Houston Texans. He remained on the for the remainder of the 2018 season without appearing in any games but signed a reserve/future contract with the team on December 31, 2018. In 2019, Quessenberry transitioned to the active roster and appeared in four games, primarily contributing on special teams. A notable moment came on September 15 against the , when he caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from —his first NFL score—tying the game at 7-7 in the second quarter. Quessenberry's role expanded in as a rotational offensive lineman, where he played in 12 regular-season games and made six starts at tackle amid injuries to other players. His efforts supported the Titans' run-heavy offense, helping the team clinch a wild card playoff berth; he also appeared in the postseason wild card loss to the on January 10, 2021, logging key snaps on the line. By 2021, following his recovery from that had sidelined him earlier in his career, Quessenberry earned the starting right tackle position and started all 17 regular-season games, providing stability to the Titans' offensive line that facilitated a 12-5 record and another playoff appearance. He signed a one-year extension with the team prior to the season and started the wild card playoff game before the Titans released him in March 2022.

Buffalo Bills

Quessenberry signed with the on April 21, 2022, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1.75 million, including $400,000 guaranteed, to bolster the team's offensive line depth following the . Initially joining as a veteran reserve, his prior starting experience with the from 2020 to 2021 proved valuable in providing versatile coverage at tackle and guard positions amid potential injuries. During the 2022 regular season, Quessenberry appeared in all 16 games for the Bills, making three starts—primarily at right tackle when injuries sidelined starters like Spencer Brown and Tommy Doyle. He contributed to the Bills' strong offensive performance, helping protect Josh Allen as the team achieved a 13-3 record and earned the No. 2 seed in the AFC . He appeared in the Bills' two games without starting (a wild-card win over the and a divisional-round loss to the ), as healthy returns from other linemen reduced the need for his activation. Following the season, Quessenberry re-signed with the Bills on March 27, 2023, to another one-year deal, continuing his role as a depth player during offseason workouts and training camp. However, he was released by the team on August 29, 2023, as part of final roster cuts before the 2023 regular season began.

Minnesota Vikings

Quessenberry signed with the on August 30, 2023, to a one-year , providing depth at offensive tackle after being released by the . He quickly became a key contributor, appearing in 16 games during the 2023 season with four starts, primarily at right tackle when injuries sidelined starters like Brian O'Neill. Over 331 offensive snaps, Quessenberry allowed just one sack and committed one penalty, helping stabilize the Vikings' offensive line amid multiple injuries. In 2024, Quessenberry re-signed with the on March 11 to another one-year deal, transitioning to a swing tackle role that emphasized versatility and reliability off the bench. He appeared in all 17 games with no starts, logging 110 offensive snaps and 90 special teams plays, often stepping in during critical moments such as left tackle Christian Darrisaw's season-ending knee injury in Week 8 against the . He also appeared in the ' wild card playoff loss to the on January 13, 2025, without starting. Throughout the year, Quessenberry maintained strong protection metrics, allowing only one sack and zero penalties, which underscored his value as a low-error presence. Over his two seasons with Minnesota, Quessenberry's contributions were pivotal in maintaining offensive line continuity, particularly in pass protection during high-pressure games like the 2023 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he started at right tackle and helped limit the Bengals to two sacks total. His resilience, built from overcoming earlier career health challenges, allowed him to deliver consistent performance without missing games. Following the 2024 season, Quessenberry became an unrestricted free agent after the Vikings opted not to retain him, entering the market for the 2025 offseason.

Los Angeles Rams

On May 29, 2025, Quessenberry signed a one-year contract with the worth a base salary of $1.17 million plus bonuses, adding veteran depth to the offensive line room. Through Week 10 of the 2025 season, as of November 9, Quessenberry appeared in six games for the without any starts, logging a total of three offensive snaps and 33 special teams snaps. In this reserve role as a offensive tackle, he contributed to line depth during a season marked by injuries to starters, including right tackle , who missed time due to ankle and other ailments; Quessenberry's limited on-field involvement included brief appearances at right tackle without allowing any pressures or penalties. His prior experience across multiple teams has supported his utility as a reliable swing tackle in this capacity. As of the 2025 season, Quessenberry's career totals stand at 90 regular-season with 30 starts.

Personal life

Health challenges

In June 2014, shortly after being selected by the Texans in the NFL Draft, David Quessenberry was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin T-lymphoblastic following a that revealed a mass in his chest. He was immediately placed on the team's non-football illness list and granted medical leave to focus on treatment. Quessenberry began an aggressive in the summer of 2014, undergoing 10 rounds of intravenous treatments that required week-long stays every 21 days for nearly a year, followed by five weeks of . By February 2015, he achieved initial remission after completing the primary series, though he continued a maintenance protocol involving oral pills to prevent relapse. Full treatment concluded in April 2017 with his final round of at , after which he was officially declared cancer-free. The battle presented significant physical challenges, including severe weight loss, dropping from 306 pounds to approximately 236 pounds (a loss of about 70 pounds), extreme , and the need for intensive rehabilitation to rebuild strength, endurance, and NFL-level fitness after nearly three years sidelined. Emotionally, Quessenberry grappled with the uncertainty of his prognosis and the disruption to his burgeoning professional career, yet he drew resilience from family support and a determination to return to football. Quessenberry resumed practice with the Texans in May 2017, marking his first on-field activity since the diagnosis, and made his debut later that season in December. In 2024, Quessenberry celebrated 10 years in remission. As of 2025, he has reported no recurrence of the cancer and continues to play professionally while undergoing routine monitoring.

Family and recognition

Quessenberry has been married to Maegan since approximately 2019, and the couple has two sons, Teddy (born in 2021) and Colton (born in 2023). During his 2014 cancer diagnosis, Quessenberry received substantial emotional and logistical support from his then-girlfriend (now wife) Maegan, mother Maureen, and , who ensured he was never alone during treatments and recovery. His brothers, Scott and Paul, also provided , with Scott shaving his head in a show of support while playing college football. Quessenberry is actively involved in cancer awareness initiatives through the 's Crucial Catch program, sharing his survivor story during October's designated awareness month to emphasize early detection. He has participated in NFL Player Engagement events, such as the 2015 Consumer Products Boot Camp in , which focuses on post-career preparation and business opportunities for players. Holding a B.A. in from San José State University, Quessenberry has expressed interest in leveraging his education for advocacy and community roles beyond football, though specific post-career plans remain private. In recognition of his resilience, Quessenberry received the 2017 from the Professional Football Writers of America, honoring the player who overcomes the greatest adversity— in his case, a three-year battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that led to remission in 2017. Quessenberry has engaged in philanthropy related to cancer, including speaking to staff in 2022 as part of the team's Crucial Catch efforts to promote awareness and prevention. In 2014, the Houston Texans organized T-shirt sales in his honor that raised $100,000 for the Lymphoma Research Foundation, and Quessenberry presented the check.

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