Chicago Bears Trade Robert Quinn for 4th Round Pick

Robert Quinn with Rams in 2018.
Robert Quinn with Rams in 2018. Photo by Jevone Moore/CSM/REX/Shutterstock

The Chicago Bears are set to trade pass-rusher Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick, both teams announced on Wednesday afternoon. Confirmation of the deal is pending on Quinn passing a physical.

“Obviously, part of the tough thing with this job and the position are the tough decisions you have to make,” Bears general manager Ryan Poles said of the trade involving the veteran defensive end. He added that while this is a highly emotional transaction, it makes business sense for the organization as it looks to build for the future.

Quinn, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end, had been on the field for 67.86% of all defensive snaps since signed for the Bears in 2020, leading all of Chicago’s defensive linesmen.

This marks the third occasion on which Quinn has been traded in his career, having previously played for both the St. Louis Rams and the Miami Dolphins before signing a five-year, $70 million deal with the Bears.

Eagles management has expressed excitement at the pending arrival of Quinn, with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts commenting that Quinn is the addition of yet “another great player” to the team.