David Steinmetz (born March 1, 1995) is an American football

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who is a free agent. He played

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and has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins,

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, Washington Football Team and Kansas City Chiefs.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Steinmetz signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the

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on May 10, 2018. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 1, 2018.

Houston Texans

Steinmetz signed with the

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on November 20, 2018. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the team after the season on January 7, 2019. He suffered a broken ankle during training camp and was placed on

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on August 26, 2019. He was waived on August 13, 2020.

Washington Football Team

Steinmetz signed with the Washington Football Team on August 21, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's practice squad two days later. He was elevated to the active roster on November 21 and November 25 for the team's weeks 11 and 12 games against the

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and Dallas Cowboys, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. Steinmetz was promoted to Washington's active roster on December 12, 2020. was released on August 31, 2021, but re-signed to the

the following day. On the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he was elevated to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player.

Kansas City Chiefs

On July 25, 2022, Steinmetz signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on August 22, 2022.

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Purdue Boilermakers bio
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