St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams 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. 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. He was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl as a "need" player on January 17, 2018. On March 9, 2018, McQuaide signed a three-year contract extension with the Rams through the 2020 season. During his time with the Rams, he appeared in all 160 regular season games and six playoff games through his first 10 seasons and made 10
special teams tackles.
Dallas Cowboys 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. On March 14, 2022, McQuaide re-signed with Dallas on a one-year contract. 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. 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. He was replaced with
Matt Overton.
Detroit Lions On March 20, 2023, McQuaide signed a one-year contract with the
Detroit Lions. He was waived on August 7, 2023. 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. McQuaide appeared in the final nine games of the regular season and all three games of the Lions' postseason run to the
NFC Championship Game.
Chicago Bears On October 15, 2024, McQuaide signed with the
Chicago Bears practice squad. He did not see any game action and was released on October 29.
Minnesota Vikings On November 5, 2024, McQuaide signed with the
Minnesota Vikings to replace the injured
Andrew DePaola. From Week 10 through Week 13, McQuaide participated in four games for the Vikings, was promoted to the active roster on November 27 and then waived on December 3.
Miami Dolphins On December 16, 2024, McQuaide was signed to the
Miami Dolphins practice squad, and promoted to the active roster the next day.
Pittsburgh Steelers On August 18, 2025, McQuaide signed with the
Pittsburgh Steelers following a preseason injury sustained by
Christian Kuntz. However, he was released by the Steelers on August 24.
Los Angeles Rams (second stint) On November 4, 2025, McQuaide signed with the
Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. 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. He was signed to the active roster on November 10, replacing
Alex Ward. McQuaide played in all nine of the Rams' remaining games of the regular season and in all three playoff games for the team. ==References==