Robert Quinn (American football)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Other people|Robert Quinn|Bob Quinn (disambiguation){{!}}Bob Quinn}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Robert Quinn
| image = Robert Quinn 2015.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Quinn with the St. Louis Rams in 2015
| current_team =
| number = 94, 58, 98
| position = Defensive end
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|5|18|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Ladson, South Carolina, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 245
| high_school = Fort Dorchester
{{nowrap|(North Charleston, South Carolina)}}
| college = North Carolina (2008–2010)
| draftyear = 2011
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 14
| pastteams =
- St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2019}})
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2020|2022}})
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2022}})
| status =
| highlights =
- First-team All-Pro (2013)
- Second-team All-Pro (2021)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2013, 2014, 2021)
- NFL forced fumbles co-leader (2014)
- Second-team All-American (2009)
- First-team All-ACC (2009)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 369
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 102
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 32
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 3
| pfr = QuinRo00
}}
Robert Quinn (born May 18, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, and was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft.
Early life
Quinn attended Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, South Carolina, where he played for the Fort Dorchester Patriots high school football team.{{Cite web |last=Bilodeau |first=Kevin |date=January 29, 2023 |title=Former Ft. Dorchester teammates Dunlap, Quinn to meet in the Super Bowl |url=https://www.live5news.com/2023/01/30/former-ft-dorchester-teammates-dunlap-quinn-meet-super-bowl/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Live5News |language=en}} As a senior, his season was shortened after undergoing brain surgery for a benign tumor.{{Cite web |last=Giglio |first=J.P. |date=October 3, 2009 |title=Heels' Quinn makes most of second chance |url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/article14349272.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207082819/http://www.newsobserver.com/2009/09/30/118484/heels-quinn-makes-most-of-second.html |archive-date=December 7, 2013 |access-date=December 10, 2010 |website=The State}} Quinn made a full recovery and was able to resume his football career. He registered 54 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, and 21 quarterback hurries before the surgery. He was ranked the 19th best defensive end recruit by Scout.com and the 18th by Rivals.com{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn, Fort Dorchester, Weak-Side Defensive End |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Robert-Quinn-13952/high-school-14151/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn, 2008 Strongside Defensive End |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/robert-quinn-26706?view=pv |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}} He played in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn - Football |url=https://goheels.com/sports/football/roster/robert-quinn/11690 |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=University of North Carolina Athletics |language=en}}
He was also a 3-time heavyweight state champ in 4A wrestling.
College career
Quinn attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/robert-quinn-1.html |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}} As a freshman in 2008, Quinn started 12 of 13 games, recording 34 tackles (6.5 for losses) and two quarterback sacks and forced two fumbles. He was also named the ACC's Brian Piccolo Award winner as the league's most courageous player and finished third in the voting for the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn |url=http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/quinn_robert01.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090827002052/http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/quinn_robert01.html |archive-date=August 27, 2009 |access-date=November 24, 2009 |website=CSTV.com}}
As a sophomore in 2009, Quinn had 52 tackles and led the ACC and was 15th in the country in tackles for losses with 19.0 and was second in the league and 16th in the nation in sacks with 11.0 sacks. Additionally, he had three pass breakups and was second in the ACC and fourth in the country with six forced fumbles. For his efforts, he was a First-team All-ACC selection and was a Second-team All-American by CBS. He also finished second in the ACC Defensive Player of the Year voting.{{Cite web |title=CBSSports.com 2009 All-America Team |url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12633439 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011135736/http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12633439 |archive-date=October 11, 2012 |access-date=December 10, 2010 |website=CBSSports.com}}
{{see also|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football scandal}}
As a junior in 2010, Quinn missed the season after he was ruled ineligible by the NCAA for lying to investigators about receiving travel accommodations and jewelry.{{Cite web |date=October 11, 2010 |title=Tar Heels dismiss Austin; Little, Quinn ineligible |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5673405 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}
On November 19, 2013, the University of North Carolina sent a permanent disassociation letter to Quinn, Marvin Austin, and Greg Little for the improper benefits taken during their time at the university. The three athletes are prohibited from contacting current North Carolina athletes and are not allowed inside the Kenan Football Center or other athletic facilities on campus.{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2013 |title=UNC severs ties with Austin, Little, Quinn |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/11/19/3388445/unc-severs-ties-with-austin-little.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218124257/http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/11/19/3388445/unc-severs-ties-with-austin-little.html |archive-date=December 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |website=The News & Observer}}
= College statistics =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} ! colspan="5"| Tackles | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | ||
| 2008 | UNC
| 12 || 34 || 22 || 12 || 2.0 || 2 | |||||
| 2009 | UNC
| 13 || 52 || 35 || 17 || 11.0 || 6 | |||||
| 2010 | UNC
| 0 || colspan="5"| Ruled Ineligible | |||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/robert-quinn-1.html Career] | 25 | 86 | 57 | 29 | 13.0 | 8 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Already in April 2010, Quinn was regarded as one of the top prospects for the 2011 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Lande |first=Russ |date=April 26, 2010 |title=Never too early: A first look at the first round of the 2011 NFL draft |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2010-04-26/never-too-early-first-look-first-round-2011-nfl-draft |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529034510/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2010-04-26/never-too-early-first-look-first-round-2011-nfl-draft |archive-date=May 29, 2010 |access-date=April 2, 2012 |website=Sporting News}}{{Cite web |last=Yuille |first=Sean |date=April 3, 2011 |title=2011 NFL Mock Draft: Tennessee Titans Select Robert Quinn |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2011/4/3/2088786/2011-nfl-mock-draft-tennessee-titans-robert-quinn |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en}} Despite sitting out all of his junior season, he was still projected to be a top-10 selection in January 2011.{{Cite web |last=Green |first=Adam |date=April 19, 2011 |title=Mock draft has Cardinals taking Robert Quinn |url=https://arizonasports.com/story/134/mock-draft-has-cardinals-taking-robert-quinn/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Arizona Sports |language=en}} His stock slightly dropped after the combine, projecting him at No. 11 in early March.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}
{{nfl predraft
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| shuttle = 4.31
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| note = All values from NFL Combine or North Carolina Pro Day{{Cite web |date=February 28, 2011 |title=Robert Quinn |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profilexnews.php?pyid=84076&draftyear=2011&genpos=DE |access-date=April 27, 2011 |publisher=NFL Draft scout.com}}{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2011 |title=Robert Quinn |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13984/robert-quinn |access-date=April 27, 2011 |publisher=ESPN NFL Draft tracker.com}}}}
=St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams=
==2011==
The St. Louis Rams selected Quinn in the first round (14th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft. Quinn was the second defensive end drafted in 2011 after J. J. Watt (11th overall).{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On July 30, 2011, the St. Louis Rams signed Quinn to a fully guaranteed four-year, $9.43 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $4.77 million.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn Contract Breakdowns |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/robert-quinn-7729/cash-earnings/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Spotrac.com |language=en-US}} Quinn arrived a day late to practice due to the birth of his first son.{{Cite web |date=August 2, 2011 |title=Rams put top draft pick on injury list |url=https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/2011/08/02/rams-put-top-draft-pick/42358804007/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Peoria Journal Star |language=en-US}} Throughout training camp, Quinn competed to be a starting defensive end against long time veteran James Hall.{{Cite web |last=Broner |first=Tevin |date=March 19, 2011 |title=Tevin's take on Robert Quinn and what he means for the future of the Rams |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2011/5/19/2176918/tevins-take-on-robert-quinn-and-what-he-means-for-the-future-of-the |access-date=August 14, 2020 |website=Turf Show Times}} Head coach Steve Spagnuolo named Quinn the primary backup defensive end to start the season, behind veterans Chris Long and James Hall.{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Jim |date=September 11, 2011 |title=Rams at Jaguars: Five things to watch |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-at-jaguars-five-things-to-watch/article_e445e287-c81d-5733-8d6d-6d58324a20e2.html?mode=nowapp |access-date=August 14, 2020 |website=stltoday.com}}
He made his professional regular season debut in the St. Louis Rams' Week 2 game at the New York Giants and made two solo tackles and recorded his first career sack as the Rams lost 28–16 on Monday Night Football. Quinn made his first career sack on Giants' quarterback Eli Manning for an eight-yard loss during the third quarter.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at New York Giants - September 19th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109190nyg.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 30, 2011, he recorded his second sack and blocked a punt against the New Orleans Saints, earning the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Award for his effort.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Week 8 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_8.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 11, Quinn made a season-high five solo tackles and had one sack during a 24–7 loss against the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams - November 20th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111200ram.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 18, 2011, Quinn earned his first career start after James Hall sustained a knee injury. He recorded one tackle and a pass deflection as the Rams lost 20–13 against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at St. Louis Rams - December 18th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112180ram.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Quinn completed his rookie season with 23 combined tackles (20 solo), five sacks, three blocked punts, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble in 16 games and one start.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2012==
On January 2, 2012, the St. Louis Rams fired head coach Steve Spagnuolo after they completed the season with a 4–12 record.{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2012 |title=Rams (2-14) fire Steve Spagnuolo, GM |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7413773/st-louis-rams-fire-coach-steve-spagnuolo-gm-billy-devaney-too |access-date=August 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} On January 13, 2012, the St. Louis Rams hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher.{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=January 13, 2012 |title=What Jeff Fisher's hiring means for Rams |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/57146/what-jeff-fishers-hiring-means-for-rams |access-date=August 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} Head coach Jeff Fisher named Quinn and Chris Long the starting defensive ends to begin the regular season. On October 4, 2012, Quinn recorded six combined tackles (four solo) and a season-high three sacks on Kevin Kolb during a 17–3 win against the Arizona Cardinals.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams - October 4th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210040ram.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the 2012 NFL season with 29 combined tackles (24 solo) and 10.5 sacks in 16 games and 14 starts.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2013==
In Week 1 of the 2013 season against the Arizona Cardinals, Quinn tied his career high for sacks in a game with three, causing two fumbles and was also held once by Cardinal left tackle Levi Brown in a 27–24 Rams win in St. Louis.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams - September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080ram.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week on September 11, 2013.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Week 1 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/week_1.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 12, against the Chicago Bears, Quinn forced a fumble that was recovered for a touchdown by Chris Long.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at St. Louis Rams - November 24th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311240ram.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 16, Quinn recorded three sacks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, passing Kevin Carter for the most sacks in a single season by a Ram with 18.{{Cite web |last=Lyons |first=Joe |date=December 22, 2013 |title=Rams boot Tampa Bay 23–13 |url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/rams-boot-tampa-bay/article_ca4ab1dd-1384-50fa-9b9e-7b19c125df66.html |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=St. Louis Today}} Quinn lead the NFC with 19 sacks in 2013. He also made his first Pro Bowl appearance this season. Quinn finished with 19 sacks, 57 total tackles, one pass defended, seven forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Quinn was awarded the 2013 PFWA Defensive Player of the Year award;{{Cite web |title=PFWA Defensive Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfwa-defensive-player-of-the-year-award.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} in addition to being a consensus First-team All-Pro.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/probowl.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2014==
On September 13, 2014, Quinn signed a six-year extension with the Rams through the 2019 season.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 13, 2014 |title=Rams sign DE Robert Quinn to four-year extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-robert-quinn-signs-six-year-65-6m-contract-0ap3000000393653 |access-date=September 13, 2014 |website=NFL.com}} In the 2014 season, he recorded 10.5 sacks, 46 total tackles, six passes defended, and five forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the second consecutive year.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 44th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015==
Quinn started out the 2015 season with two sacks in a 34–31 overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams - September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130ram.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Due to injury, he appeared in eight games and finished with five sacks, 21 total tackles, three passes defensed, and three forced fumbles.{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2016 |title=Robert Quinn refuses to let 2015 injury impact 2016 approach |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2016/08/07/robert-quinn-refuses-to-let-2015-injury-impact-2016-approach/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Rams Wire |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2016==
On December 15, 2016, Quinn was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.{{Cite web |last=McAtee |first=Joe |date=December 15, 2016 |title=LA Rams Place DE Robert Quinn, RB Benny Cunningham On IR; Promote OL David Arkin, DL Morgan Fox From PS |url=http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2016/12/15/13974402/la-rams-robert-quinn-benny-cunningham-injured-reserve-david-arkin-morgan-fox |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=TurfShowTimes.com}} In the 2016 season, he appeared in nine games and had four sacks, ten total tackles, two passes defended, and two forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2017==
In the 2017 season, Quinn finished with 8.5 sacks, 32 total tackles (21 solo), one pass defensed, and two forced fumbles in 15 games.{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On March 14, 2018, Quinn was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick (Brian Allen was selected with the pick) and a swap of sixth-round picks.{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=March 2, 2018 |title=Dolphins reportedly acquire former first-round pick Robert Quinn in trade with Rams |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dolphins-reportedly-acquire-former-first-round-pick-robert-quinn-in-trade-with-rams/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Poupart |first=Alain |date=March 14, 2018 |title=Top News: Dolphins Trade For Quinn, Other Transactions |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Top-News-Dolphins-Trade-For-Quinn-Other-Transactions-/e1e1b92d-4e99-4062-8c13-942d5fe43e8c |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=Dolphins.com |archive-date=June 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621092741/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Top-News-Dolphins-Trade-For-Quinn-Other-Transactions-/e1e1b92d-4e99-4062-8c13-942d5fe43e8c |url-status=dead }} He started all 16 games, finishing with a team-leading 6.5 sacks, along with 38 combined tackles and two forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=2018 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2018.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
On March 28, 2019, Quinn was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round pick (#197–John Penisini).{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=March 28, 2019 |title=Dallas Cowboys trade for Dolphins DE Robert Quinn |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/dallas-cowboys-trade-for-dolphins-de-robert-quinn-0ap3000001024615 |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} Because the jersey number 94 was taken by Randy Gregory, Quinn changed to jersey number 58 for the Cowboys. On August 6, he fractured his left hand during a training camp practice. On August 8, the league announced that Quinn was suspended the first two games of the 2019 season for a violation of the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, which he stated was related to his anti-seizure medication.{{Cite web |last=Eatman |first=Nick |date=August 8, 2019 |title=Already Injured, Quinn Gets 2-Game Suspension |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/already-injured-quinn-gets-2-game-suspension |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=DallasCowboys.com |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102014802/https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/already-injured-quinn-gets-2-game-suspension |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=August 8, 2019 |title=Robert Quinn's agent "extremely disappointed" by NFL's decision |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/08/robert-quinns-agent-extremely-disappointed-by-nfls-decision/ |access-date=August 11, 2019 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en}} He was reinstated from suspension on September 16 and was named the starter at right defensive end.
In week 4 against the New Orleans Saints, Quinn sacked Teddy Bridgewater twice in the 12–10 loss.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2019 |title=Saints top Cowboys in 12-10 defensive struggle |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128102 |access-date=September 29, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} In week 6 against the New York Jets, Quinn sacked Sam Darnold twice in the 24–22 loss.{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2019 |title=Darnold throws 2 TDs in return, Jets edge Cowboys 24-22 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128130 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015131724/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128130 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 15, 2019 |access-date=October 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} In week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Quinn recorded a sack on Carson Wentz before leaving the game with a rib injury. Without Quinn, the Cowboys won 37–10.{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2019 |title=Cowboys run over Eagles, take 1st in NFC East with 37-10 win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127987 |access-date=October 20, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} He finished the season with 25 tackles, 11.5 sacks (led the team), 37 quarterback pressures, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=2019 Dallas Cowboys Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2019.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Robert Quinn 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Chicago Bears=
On April 1, 2020, Quinn signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Bears signing Robert Quinn to 5-year, $70M deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-signing-robert-quinn-to-5-year-70m-deal-0ap3000001106631 |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=April 1, 2020 |title=Roster move: Bears make Quinn signing official |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-move-bears-make-quinn-signing-official |access-date=April 1, 2020 |website=Chicago Bears}}
Quinn switched back to jersey number 94 with the Bears. He made his debut with the Bears in Week 2 against the New York Giants. Quinn missed the previous week's game due to an ankle injury. During the game, Quinn recorded his first sack as a Bear on Daniel Jones in the 17–13 win. Quinn's sack forced Jones to fumble the football which was recovered by teammate Khalil Mack.{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2020 |title=Trubisky 2 TD passes, Barkley hurt as Bears edge Giants |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401220281 |access-date=September 20, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 7 against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, on Monday Night Football, Quinn forced a fumble on former teammate Robert Woods which was returned for a touchdown by Eddie Jackson during the 24–10 loss.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams - October 26th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010260ram.htm |access-date=October 26, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
The following season, on November 9, 2021, Quinn recorded a career high 3 1/2 sacks in a 16–14 loss against the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Lieser |first=Jason |date=November 22, 2021 |title=Bears notes: WR Darnell Mooney, LBS Robert Quinn, Roquan Smith have huge games |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/11/21/22795573/bears-notes-wr-darnell-mooney-lb-robert-quinn-lb-roquan-smith-have-huge-games |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}} On December 2, Quinn was named NFC Defensive Player of the month for November.{{Cite web |last=Barbieri |first=Alyssa |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Bears OLB Robert Quinn named NFC Defensive Player of the Month |url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/02/chicago-bears-robert-quinn-nfc-defensive-player-of-month/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Bears Wire |language=en-US}} He was the first player to win the award for the Bears since Eddie Jackson in 2018.{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Robert Quinn is First Bears Player Named NFC Defensive Player of the Month Since 2018 |url=https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/02/robert-quinn-first-bears-player-named-nfc-defensive-player-of-the-month-in-2-years/ |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=CBS - Chicago}}
On December 20, Quinn was selected to his third Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=December 20, 2021 |title=Bears' Quinn, Grant selected to Pro Bowl |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-quinn-grant-selected-to-pro-bowl-nfc-2021 |access-date=December 21, 2021 |website=Chicago Bears}} On January 2, 2022, Quinn recorded his 18th sack of the season during a Week 17 game against the New York Giants, which eclipsed the Bears' previous single-season franchise sack record (17.5) set by Richard Dent in {{NFL Year|1984}}.{{Cite web |last=Rogers |first=Jesse |date=January 2, 2022 |title=Chicago Bears DE Robert Quinn breaks Richard Dent's franchise single-season sack record |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32980177/chicago-bears-de-robert-quinn-breaks-richard-dent-franchise-single-season-sacks-record |access-date=January 2, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} Quinn finished the season with 18.5 sacks, just short of his career best of 19 he set back in 2013. Quinn was named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/allpro.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 48th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Philadelphia Eagles=
Quinn was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a fourth round selection in the 2023 NFL draft on October 26, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Spadaro |first=Dave |date=October 26, 2022 |title=Eagles trade for Pro Bowl DE Robert Quinn |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-trade-for-robert-quinn |access-date=October 26, 2022 |website=Philadelphia Eagles}} Two days later, Quinn and the Eagles mutually agreed to void the final two years of his contract, making him eligible for free agency following the season.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 28, 2022 |title=Eagles, DE Robert Quinn mutually agree to cut off final two years of contract |url=https://www.nfl.com/_amp/eagles-de-robert-quinn-mutually-agree-to-cut-off-final-two-years-of-contract |access-date=June 29, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 6, prior to undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Eagles put Robert Quinn on injured reserve, optimistic he can return for playoffs |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/12/06/eagles-put-robert-quinn-on-injured-reserve-optimistic-he-can-return-for-playoffs/ |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} He was activated on January 7, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=January 7, 2023 |title=Eagles activate C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Robert Quinn |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/07/eagles-activate-c-j-gardner-johnson-robert-quinn/ |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} Quinn reached Super Bowl LVII, but the Eagles lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
NFL career statistics
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! colspan="2"| Legend |
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="4"| Fumbles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Cmb|Combined tackles}} | {{abbr|Solo|Solo tackles}} | {{abbr|Ast|Assisted tackles}} | {{abbr|Sck|Sacks}} | {{abbr|FF|Forced fumbles}} | {{abbr|FR|Fumble recoveries}} | {{abbr|Yds|Fumble return yards}} | {{abbr|TD|Fumble recoveries returned for touchdown}} | {{abbr|PD|Passes defensed}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Yds|Interception return yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Average interception return}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest interception return}} | {{abbr|TD|Interceptions returned for touchdown}} | |
| 2011 | STL
| 15 || 1 || 23 || 20 || 3 || 5.0 || 1 || — || — || — || 2 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | STL
| 16 || 14 || 29 || 24 || 5 || 10.5 || 1 || — || — || — || 2 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2013 | STL
| 16 || 16 || 57 || 50 || 7 || 19.0 || 7 || 2 || 33 || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| 1 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2014 | STL
| 16 || 16 || 46 || 39 || 7 || 10.5 || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| 5 || — || — || — || 6 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 | STL
| 8 || 7 || 21 || 13 || 8 || 5.0 || 3 || — || — || — || 3 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | LAR
| 9 || 8 || 10 || 8 || 2 || 4.0 || 2 || — || — || — || 2 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | LAR
| 15 || 14 || 32 || 21 || 11 || 8.5 || 2 || — || — || — || 1 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | MIA
| 16 || 16 || 38 || 25 || 13 || 6.5 || 2 || — || — || — || 0 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | DAL
| 14 || 14 || 34 || 26 || 8 || 11.5 || 2 || — || — || — || 3 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | CHI
| 15 || 13 || 20 || 14 || 6 || 2.0 || 3 || 1 || — || — || 0 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | CHI
| 16 || 16 || 49 || 38 || 11 || 18.5 || 4 || — || — || — || 0 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| ! rowspan="2"|2022 | CHI
| 7 || 7 || 8 || 6 || 2 || 1.0 || — || — || — || — || 0 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| PHI
| 6 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || — || — || — || — || 0 || — || — || — || — || — | ||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00.htm Career] | 169 | 142 | 369 | 286 | 83 | 102.0 | 32 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Personal life
Quinn's mother is from Puerto Rico. Quinn is the brother of Olympic gold medalist Puerto Rican hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.{{Cite web |title=Jasmine Camacho-Quinn contará con el apoyo de su hermano |url=http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/otros/nota/jasminecamacho-quinncontaraconelapoyodesuhermano-1170599/ |access-date=August 18, 2016 |website=Primera Hora |date=August 17, 2016 |language=es}}
=Legal issues=
On August 18, 2023, Quinn was arrested in Summerville, South Carolina and charged with seven counts including assault and battery and hit and run.{{Cite web |last=Erickson |first=Joseph |date=2023-08-18 |title=NFL star Robert Quinn arrested in Summerville |url=https://abcnews4.com/news/local/nfl-star-robert-quinn-arrested-in-summerville-south-carolina-dorchester-county-sheriffs-office-chicago-bears-philadelphia-eagles-wciv-brittondale-road-hit-and-run-assault-and-battery |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=WCIV |language=en}}
On January 10, 2025, Quinn was arrested in North Charleston, South Carolina on charges of leaving the scene of an accident, which included property damage and reckless driving, following a car crash that involved multiple vehicles.{{cite news|url=https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/former-nfl-player-arrested-after-early-morning-crash-in-north-charleston/|title=Former NFL player Robert Quinn arrested after early morning crash in North Charleston|first=Tim|last=Renaud|publisher=WCBD|date=January 10, 2025|accessdate=January 10, 2025}}
References
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External links
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