Former Viking Re-Signs with Rams
That didn’t take long. The NFL hasn’t really opened free agency’s flood gates yet — that’s March 9th — but teams can re-sign players at any time, and the Los Angeles Rams did precisely that this week, re-upping with ex-Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle David Quessenberry.
Quessenberry’s return gives Los Angeles a steady depth piece at tackle as the roster churn continues.
The veteran lineman spent one season in Minnesota two years ago and evidently enjoys the Rams way of life.
Rams Add Familiar Tackle Depth for 2026
Los Angeles is off the schneid in free agency.
Quessenberry Back to LAR
It’s a quick reunion decision for Quessenberry. Rams reporter Stu Jackson announced Wednesday, “The Rams have re-signed offensive lineman David Quessenberry to a 1-year deal. Quessenberry, 35, was a pending unrestricted free agent.”
“Other than playing 12 offensive snaps late in the Rams’ 45-17 Week 14 blowout win over the Cardinals, Quessenberry primarily saw action on special teams in the 13 games he played in his first season in Los Angeles. He first joined the Rams on a one-year deal on May 29, 2025.”
Quessenberry signed for one year and $1.3 million last year; it’s a safe bet he received a slight pay bump, which the details will confirm or deny later this week.
The Rams’ 2026 OTs under Contract
Los Angeles will enter free agency with these offensive tackles under contract:
- Warren McClendon Jr.
- Alaric Jackson
- David Quessenberry
- A.J. Arcuri
D.J. Humphries is a free agent. Longtime OT Rob Havenstein recently retired.
In a Pro Football Focus mock draft this week, Josh Liskiewitz connected the Rams to Miami OT Francis Mauigoa in Round 1 and noted: “With Rob Havenstein’s recent retirement creating a clear need at right tackle, the Rams would be landing a premium talent at their most pressing position here. Mauigoa earned an 85.9 PFF grade on true pass sets in 2025 and, over the past two seasons, has allowed just three sacks and five quarterback hits across 1,133 pass-blocking snaps.”
CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards did the same thing, writing about Mauigoa, “Rob Havenstein announced his retirement. Perhaps the team is comfortable with Warren McClendon Jr. in a scheme that makes the assignment a bit easier on its linemen, but with two first-round picks, there is an opportunity to address the concern in a big way. Francis Mauigoa should get a chance to stick at right tackle.”
“Los Angeles found something that worked last season with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, but Adams is both 33 years old and entering the final year of his contract. The Rams are always forward-thinking, so KC Concepcion’s presence may not truly be felt until 2027, but by then he will have a year of experience in the system.”
Generally speaking, Rams fans should expect another offensive tackle on the way, either from free agency or the draft.
Quessenberry’s Bio
Quessenberry produced a 59.0 PFF mark in 2025, playing just 18 offensive snaps. He appeared in 13 games, while also seeing action on 73 special teams snaps. Since 2013, he’s played in 95 games, starting 30 of them. His best year arrived in 2021 with Tennessee. He started every game and was on the field for over 1,200 snaps on offense. That year, he even snagged a 79.2 grade from PFF, the highest mark of his long career.
Here’s his resume:
- Houston Texans (2013–2017)
- Tennessee Titans (2018–2021)
- Buffalo Bills (2022)
- Minnesota Vikings (2023–2024)
- Los Angeles Rams (2025-now)
LAR’s Remaining FAs
Like most NFL teams at this point on the calendar, the Rams have quite a few free agents. With Quessenberry off the board and back under contract, here’s the updated list:
- Tutu Atwell (WR)
- Kamren Curl (S)
- Justin Dedich (C)
- Cobie Durant (CB)
- Jimmy Garoppolo (QB)
- D.J. Humphries (LT)
- Joshua Karty (K)
- Derion Kendrick (CB)
- Harrison Mevis (K)
- Roger McCreary (CB)
- Jake McQuaide (LS)
- Troy Reeder (LB)
- Ronnie Rivers (RB)
- Xavier Smith (WR)
- Keir Thomas (EDGE)
- Nick Vannett (TE)
- Ahkello Witherspoon (CB)
Curl might be the most productive player on the list, and FOX Sports‘ Greg Auman predicted he’ll re-up with the Rams, explaining last week: “Curl, 26, was a steal for the Rams two years ago at $4.5 million a year. He finished second on the team with 122 tackles in the regular season and led them in the playoffs with 27.”
“He’s missed two games in the last three years and stands to earn double what he got on his last contract. Los Angeles has enough cap space and not that many free agents, so it should be able to bring him back as an ascending leader on their defense. Prediction: Re-signs with Rams.”
Some Vikings fans have also whispered that Curl would land with the Vikings via free agency if Harrison Smith retires.
Quessenberry will turn 36 this summer.
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