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Jacob McQuaide (born December 7, 1987) is an American professional football long snapper for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, McQuaide began his pro career when he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2011. After 10 seasons with the Rams, McQuaide continued his professional career spending time on the rosters of six other NFL teams over four seasons before returning to the Rams in 2025. McQuaide and offensive tackle Rob Havenstein are the only two Rams players from its time in St. Louis that are currently with the team.

Key Information

Early life

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McQuaide attended Elder High School. As a sophomore, he contributed to the football team winning an OHSAA State Championship. As a senior, he had 10 receptions for 125 yards at tight end. He also lettered in basketball.[1]

He walked-on at Ohio State University. As a redshirt freshman, he was rotated in the first seven games at long snapper, along with seniors Dimitrios Makridis and Jackson Haas. He was removed from the rotation the rest of the season because of inconsistency issues and did not play in the last six contests.[1]

As a sophomore, he was named the team's long snapper for punts and placement kicks, while earning a football scholarship.

During his college career, he remained as team's long snapper, but was never able to take snaps or record any stats at the tight end position. He was a part of three Big Ten Conference championships (2007, 2008 and 2009).

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		 239 lb
(108 kg)		 5.07 s 1.68 s 2.88 s 4.48 s 7.10 s 29.0 in
(0.74 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		 19 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

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McQuaide was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams after the 2011 NFL draft on July 29. As a rookie, he beat Chris Massey for the long snapper job.[3]

He served as the Rams' long snapper in every game from 2011 to 2020. As a member of the Los Angeles Rams, McQuaide was selected to his first Pro Bowl as a "need" player on January 18, 2017.[4] He was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl as a "need" player on January 17, 2018.[5]

On March 9, 2018, McQuaide signed a three-year contract extension with the Rams through the 2020 season.[6] During his time with the Rams, he appeared in all 160 regular season games through his first ten seasons and made 10 special teams tackles.

Dallas Cowboys

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On March 22, 2021, McQuaide signed with the Dallas Cowboys to replace long snapper L. P. Ladouceur, reuniting with special teams coordinator John Fassel, who was his coach with the Rams, along with his former teammate placekicker Greg Zuerlein.[7][8]

On March 14, 2022, McQuaide re-signed with Dallas on a one-year contract.[9] He was released in a planned move during final roster cuts on August 30, and re–signed on September 1, after players' allocations to the designated to return injured reserve list were official.[10] In the fourth game against the Washington Commanders, he suffered a torn left triceps on his final snap. On October 4, 2022, McQuaide was placed on the injured reserve list, forcing him to miss the first games of his career.[11] He was replaced with Matt Overton.

Detroit Lions

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On March 20, 2023, McQuaide signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions.[12] He was waived on August 7, 2023.[13] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 1, following an injury to Scott Daly and signed to the active roster on November 15.[14][15]

Chicago Bears

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On October 15, 2024, McQuaide signed with the Chicago Bears practice squad.[16] He was released on October 29.

Minnesota Vikings

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On November 5, 2024, McQuaide signed with the Minnesota Vikings to replace the injured Andrew DePaola.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on November 27 and waived on December 3.[18][19]

Miami Dolphins

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On December 16, 2024, McQuaide was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad, and promoted to the active roster the next day.[20]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On August 18, 2025, McQuaide signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers following a preseason injury sustained by Christian Kuntz.[21] However, he was released by the Steelers on August 24.[22]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

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On November 4, 2025, McQuaide signed with the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.[23] He was elevated to the active roster on November 8 and played the following day in the Rams' 42-26 victory in Week 10 over the San Francisco 49ers, snapping on all punts and placekicking attempts.[24] He was signed to the active roster on November 10, replacing Alex Ward.

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Jake McQuaide (born December 7, 1987) is an American football long snapper in the National Football League (NFL), currently with the Los Angeles Rams. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, McQuaide attended Elder High School, where he played football, before walking on at The Ohio State University as an aeronautical engineering major. He earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering with a 3.9 GPA in 2010 and served as the Buckeyes' long snapper from 2008 to 2010. Undrafted out of college, McQuaide signed with the as a in 2011 and held the position for the franchise through its relocation to , appearing in all 160 regular-season games from 2011 to 2020. During his tenure with the , he earned two selections in 2017 and 2018, becoming the first in franchise history to achieve the honor, and appeared in following the 2018 season. After leaving the as a free agent, McQuaide signed with the in 2021, where he played two seasons and appeared in 21 games. He then joined the in 2023 for nine games. In 2024, he had a brief stint with the before moving to the Minnesota Vikings and , contributing to seven combined appearances across those teams. In 2025, McQuaide signed briefly with the in the preseason before rejoining the , initially signing to their on November 4 before being elevated from the for the Week 10 game on November 9 and signing to the active roster on November 10. Over his 15-year career spanning five teams, McQuaide has appeared in 199 regular-season games and recorded 11 total tackles, primarily on special teams.

Early life

High school career

Jake McQuaide was born on December 7, 1987, in , . He attended in , where he participated in football as a and . During his sophomore year in the 2003 season, McQuaide contributed to the Elder Panthers' success on the football team, which won the OHSAA Division I State Championship with a 31–7 victory over St. Edward High School. This marked the second consecutive big-school state title for Elder, following their 2002 win. As a senior in 2005, McQuaide recorded 10 receptions for 125 yards at . Following his high school career, he chose to walk on to the football team without a scholarship.

College career

McQuaide joined the team as a walk-on in 2006, following his high school career at in , . Initially a part-time contributor during his freshman year, he earned a scholarship during his redshirt freshman year in 2006. He maintained scholarship status through his senior year in 2010, balancing his duties on the field with studies in aeronautical engineering. McQuaide earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2008 and 2009. He graduated with a in aeronautical and astronautical engineering, maintaining a 3.9 GPA. As the team's from 2008 to 2010, McQuaide handled all snapping duties for punts and field goals, contributing to the Buckeyes' consistent special teams performance. His reliability was evident in key games, including earning Special Teams Player of the Week honors against Purdue in 2010. During this period, McQuaide was part of three consecutive championships in 2007, 2008, and 2009, helping the team advance to multiple bowl games. McQuaide lettered for three seasons as a , appearing in 38 games over his college career with no recorded errors in his snapping responsibilities. His consistent play and academic success underscored his development as a dedicated contributor to State's program.

Professional career

St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (first stint)

McQuaide signed with the as an undrafted free agent on July 29, 2011, following the NFL Draft after his college career at Ohio State. He quickly secured the role of the team's primary , beating out veteran Chris Massey during and contributing to the special teams unit's reliability from the outset. The relocated from to in 2016, and McQuaide transitioned seamlessly with the franchise, continuing as the starting without missing a game. Over his first decade in the , he appeared in all 160 regular-season games for the from 2011 to 2020, demonstrating exceptional durability and consistency in a position prone to high turnover. In March 2018, McQuaide agreed to a three-year contract extension with the , securing his position through the 2020 season and underscoring his value to the team's special teams stability. His reliable snapping supported the success of punter and kicker , earning him two selections in 2017 and 2018.

Dallas Cowboys

On March 22, 2021, McQuaide signed a one-year contract with the as a , replacing retiring and reuniting with special teams coordinator from his tenure. His prior experience with the provided veteran stability to the ' special teams unit, ensuring consistent long snapping for punts and attempts. During the 2021 season, McQuaide appeared in all 17 games, delivering reliable snaps that contributed to ' special teams efforts, including supporting punter and kicker without reported inconsistencies. He re-signed with on March 14, 2022, to a one-year veteran's minimum deal worth approximately $1.12 million, continuing his role as the primary . In the early 2022 season, McQuaide participated in the first four games, maintaining his steady performance before an injury sidelined him. On October 4, 2022, McQuaide was placed on injured reserve due to a torn injury sustained during practice, which ended his season and tenure with after just four appearances. Over his two seasons in , he played in 21 total games, focusing exclusively on special teams duties as the team's and recording one special teams tackle.

Detroit Lions

On March 20, 2023, McQuaide signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent long snapper. His veteran experience from previous stints with the Rams and Cowboys facilitated a quick integration into the team's special teams unit. McQuaide competed for the starting long snapper role during training camp but was waived by the Lions on August 7, 2023, in favor of incumbent Scott Daly. Following Daly's season-ending knee injury in Week 8, the Lions re-signed McQuaide to their practice squad on November 1, 2023. He was promoted to the active roster on November 15, 2023, to serve as the primary long snapper. In his nine games with the Lions during the 2023 regular season, McQuaide handled long snapping duties for punts, field goals, and extra points, logging 70 special teams snaps (29% of the team's total) and recording one assisted tackle. His poise under pressure was noted as a stabilizing factor for the Lions' special teams late in the season. McQuaide's contract expired at the conclusion of the 2023 season, and he entered free agency without being re-signed by the Lions.

Chicago Bears

On October 15, 2024, during their bye week, the signed veteran Jake McQuaide to their to address a mid-season need in the special teams unit following an injury to their primary , . McQuaide's time with the Bears proved short-lived, as he was released from the practice squad just two weeks later on October 29, 2024, to make room for offensive lineman Austen Pleasants. During his brief stint, McQuaide did not receive any elevations to the active roster and had no game appearances for the team. This practice squad engagement came amid McQuaide's ongoing search for a stable role following his departure from the earlier in the 2024 season.

Minnesota Vikings

On November 5, 2024, McQuaide signed to the Minnesota ' practice squad as a veteran to bolster special teams depth after starter suffered a hand injury in Week 9 and was placed on injured reserve. He was elevated from the for the ' Week 10 game against the on November 10, where he handled long-snapping duties without incident. McQuaide received another elevation for Week 12 against the on November 24, contributing to special teams stability during DePaola's absence. On November 27, he was promoted to the active 53-man roster to further address the ongoing need at the position. In his lone game on the active roster, McQuaide played 8 special teams snaps (29% of the unit's total) during the ' 23-22 win over the on December 1. However, with DePaola nearing a return from injury, the waived McQuaide on December 3, ending his brief tenure after just one week on the 53-man roster. This move exemplified McQuaide's 2024 pattern of short-term veteran stints providing targeted depth for teams.

Miami Dolphins

On December 16, 2024, McQuaide signed with the ' practice squad as a long snapper, continuing his pursuit of playing time following his waiver by the . The following day, December 17, 2024, he was promoted to the ' active roster, marking a swift elevation ahead of the team's Week 16 matchup. McQuaide appeared in the Dolphins' final three regular-season games of 2024, serving as the primary for punt, , and extra-point units. In these contests, his reliable snaps contributed to the special teams' operations without reported errors, helping maintain consistency during Miami's late-season push. Heading into the 2025 offseason, McQuaide became an unrestricted after the Dolphins opted not to tender him a contract, concluding his brief tenure with the team.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 18, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide to their roster ahead of their preseason finale, following an injury to incumbent long snapper Christian Kuntz that sidelined him for the remainder of the preseason. McQuaide, a 14-year NFL veteran entering his 15th season, joined the team after participating in a workout the previous day, providing immediate depth and competition for the special teams unit amid Kuntz's absence. McQuaide appeared in the Steelers' third preseason game on August 21, 2025, against the at , where he handled long snapping duties, including for a 38-yard by kicker Ben Sauls in the third quarter during Pittsburgh's 19-10 victory. This brief stint allowed the Steelers to evaluate his performance in live action as part of their special teams preparations, with McQuaide's experience helping to stabilize the position temporarily while the team assessed options for the regular season. The Steelers released McQuaide on August 22, 2025, as part of their initial round of roster cuts to begin trimming from 90 players toward the 53-man deadline on August 26. His short tenure underscored the fluid nature of preseason special teams battles, where McQuaide's veteran reliability served as a stopgap but did not secure a longer-term role.

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On November 4, 2025, the signed veteran Jake McQuaide to their amid ongoing challenges with their special teams unit. This move came as the team sought to address inconsistencies in their operation earlier in the season. McQuaide was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster on November 8, 2025, ahead of the ' Week 10 matchup against the , where he handled long-snapping duties for kicker . His performance in that game contributed to an immediate improvement in the team's kicking operations, providing stability to a unit that had faced reliability issues. Following the game, the made the move permanent on November 10, 2025, by waiving long snapper Alex Ward and signing McQuaide to the 53-man roster. This transition positioned McQuaide as the primary for the remainder of the 2025 season, replacing Ward who had been part of the special teams group since 2023. McQuaide's return to the Rams, where he had previously spent a significant portion of his career, allowed for a quick reintegration into the team's schemes and personnel dynamics. After navigating brief stints with other franchises earlier in 2025, his familiarity with the organization helped bolster special teams stability during the late-season push. As of November 20, 2025, McQuaide has appeared in two games for the Rams this season, focusing on clean snaps to support punt and field goal plays.

Awards and honors

Pro Bowl selections

Jake McQuaide earned selections in 2017 and 2018, during his time with the . His first selection came in 2017 (for the 2016 season), when he became the first in franchise history to be chosen for the NFL's , picked as a "need" player by NFC head coach to fill the roster. In 2018 (for the 2017 season), McQuaide received his second nod, again selected as a "need" player by NFC coach , joining six other Rams teammates in representing the NFC. As a specialist in the position, McQuaide's selections were as "need" players by coaches, supplementing the standard voting process that combines one-third each from fan ballots, player votes, and coach selections for most honorees. For long snappers, this recognition underscores exceptional reliability and precision in delivering snaps for punts, field goals, and extra points, often going unnoticed unless errors occur—a rarity in McQuaide's case, as he played every game in both seasons without reported mishaps. These honors elevated McQuaide's standing among peers, establishing him as one of the league's elite long snappers due to his consistent execution and contribution to special teams stability. Media outlets, including the and official channels, highlighted the selections as validation of his veteran prowess, noting the infrequency of long snappers earning such acclaim in a position that demands near-perfection.

Career statistics

As of November 20, 2025, McQuaide has played in 199 regular-season games, accumulating 197 games by the end of 2024 plus two additional appearances with the in 2025. Over his career, he has recorded 11 total tackles (7 solo and 4 assisted), primarily on special teams coverage. As a , McQuaide has no recorded fumbles or penalties, reflecting perfect execution in his core responsibilities. His career total of 1,692 special teams snaps (from 2012 onward) highlights consistent participation, with rates of 30-35% of team special teams opportunities—aligning with positional averages for long snappers, who typically account for 25-40% of special teams snaps focused on punt, , and extra-point units. The following table provides a seasonal breakdown of McQuaide's games played, tackles, and special teams snaps by team:
YearTeamGamesTackles (Total)Special Teams Snaps
2011STL162N/A
2012STL161145
2013STL160144
2014STL162149
2015STL161163
2016LAR161146
2017LAR160162
2018LAR162142
2019LAR160156
2020LAR160144
2021DAL171157
2022DAL4037
2023DET9170
2024MIN4033
2024MIA3027
2025LAR2017
Career Totals: 199 games, 11 tackles, 1,692 special teams snaps (2012-2025). McQuaide's low tackle volume is consistent with norms, where the emphasis is on snap accuracy rather than defensive plays, and his error-free record has underpinned his statistical reliability, as evidenced by selections.

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