There is a strong chance that veteran defensive end Robert Quinn won’t see out the end of the 2022 NFL season with the Chicago Bears. According to multiple reports, the Bears are shopping Quinn around the league and would like to move on from the three-time Pro Bowler before the upcoming NFL trade deadline.
The Bears’ actions are not surprising, considering that the team will endure another disappointing season after going 2-4 in the first six weeks. Their rebuild process is far from over and would have better use of draft picks than a player in the third year of a five-year, $70 million contract.
Quinn was extremely productive last season, having 18.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 16 en route to Second-team All-Pro selection. However, his numbers are quite disappointing in 2022, as he only has one sack in the first six games of the season. This will likely make it a challenging affair for the Bears to actually move him out of Chicago.
Playoff contenders are expected to do their due diligence on Quinn, but the Bears will most likely have to take responsibility for much of his $12.8 million salary. Also, Chicago should be content if they manage to get a late-round pick in exchange.
Robert Quinn previously also played with the LA Rams, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Miami Dolphins. He played 159 NFL games and managed 102.0 sacks and 32 forced fumbles. His resume includes three Pro Bowl nods, two All-Pro selections, and NFL forced fumbles co-leader title in 2014.
