Quindell Johnson

Quindell Johnson (born November 5, 1999) is an American professional football safety. Johnson played college football for the Memphis Tigers and has been a member of the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Commanders. He also won the 2026 UFL championship with the Louisville Kings.

Early life and education Johnson was born on November 5, 1999. He and his twin brother Kendell grew up playing on the same youth sports teams, attending the same schools and ultimately playing for the same college football team. He attended Edna Karr High School and helped them win back-to-back state championships in 2016 and 2017. He committed to play college football for the Memphis Tigers, redshirting as a true freshman. He started all 12 games in 2021 and had 104 tackles, earning second-team all-conference honors while ranking 12th nationally with 66 solo stops. Johnson returned for a final season in 2022 and had a conference-leading four interceptions that placed him 22nd nationally; he additionally posted 77 tackles, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles on his way to being named first-team All-AAC.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Johnson was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. He was waived during final roster cuts, on August 29, 2023.

Chicago Bears On August 30, 2023, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears after not making the final roster of the Rams.

August 26, 2024, Johnson was waived by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad, but released the following day.

Los Angeles Rams (second stint) On September 18, 2024, Johnson was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He was released on January 7, 2025.

San Francisco 49ers On January 21, 2025, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived by San Francisco on May 13.

Pittsburgh Steelers On June 4, 2025, Johnson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was released by Pittsburgh on August 22.

Louisville Kings On January 14, 2026, Johnson was selected by the Louisville Kings of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on February 9 and re-signed on April 7.

Washington Commanders On August 25, 2026, Johnson signed with the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal. On August 30, he was waived as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2026 season.