Robert Quinn (born May 18, 1990) is an American football outside linebacker for the National Football League's Chicago Bears (NFL). He attended North Carolina and was selected 14th overall in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He played for the Rams from 2011 to 2015 and won a Super Bowl during the L.A. Rams' tenure.
Quinn played college football at North Carolina where he was a four-year letterman. He finished his career with 145 tackles and 17 sacks. He was drafted 14th overall by the St. Louis Rams of the NFL.
In 2016, Quinn signed with the Chicago Bears as an unrestricted free agent. He played out his contract and then signed a one-year deal with the team in 2017. In 2018, he had 11 sacks before being traded to the New York Giants. The trade occurred after Quinn got into a fight with teammate Alec Ogletree over personal hygiene products. The two were later fined by the team for their involvement in the incident.
Quinn played in the NFL for six seasons. He ended up playing in 79 games and recording 47 sacks. His best season came in 2014 when he recorded 9.5 sacks. After six seasons with the Rams and Bears, Quinn decided to retire from the NFL after nine years of playing professional football.
He resides in Tarboro, North Carolina.
Quinn, Robert (American football) Robert Quinn (born May 18, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the National Football League's Miami Dolphins (NFL). He played college football at Quinnipiac University.
Quinn is known for his speed off the edge and his ability to get into the backfield. He has 16.5 sacks in three seasons with the Rams.
After three seasons with the Rams, Quinn signed with the Dolphins as a free agent in 2016. He won a Super Bowl with the Dolphins in 2018 after they defeated New England 24-10 in the championship game. Quinn was named the game's most valuable player after making two tackles including one for a loss and returning an interception 50 yards for a touchdown.
In 2019, Quinn had 10 sacks before being suspended for four games due to violating the league's substance abuse policy. He returned from suspension and had five sacks in six games before suffering a torn ACL during a playoff win over the Atlanta Falcons. He will be replaced in the lineup by Cameron Wake for the 2020 season.
Quinn was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and grew up in Pineville, North Carolina. His mother died when he was nine years old and his father, John Quinn, later married a woman named Brenda Jones.
NFL.com has player statistics. Robert Quinn (born May 18, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys (NFL). He played his first season with the Cowboys after they acquired him in a trade with St. Louis.
Quinn played high school football at Raleigh Martin High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a senior, he made 72 tackles and nine sacks and led his team to the state semifinals. He finished his career with 144 tackles and 26 sacks.
He chose UNC over Florida State and South Carolina. At UNC, he was a three-year starter and finished his career with 44 tackles and 7 sacks. He earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors as a junior when he had 9 sacks.
After his freshman year, Quinn entered the 2010 NFL Draft. He ended up being selected 14th overall by the St. Louis Rams. The Cowboys traded their second-round pick (44th overall) and third-round pick (82nd overall) to acquire Quinn. They also sent a 2012 fifth-round draft choice to St. Louis.
Quinn will play out his contract and become a free agent after the 2017 season. He will be 32 years old at the time.
Quinn had six combined tackles (four solo) and a season-high three sacks on Kevin Kolb in a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals on October 4, 2012. In 16 games and 14 starts, he concluded the 2012 NFL season with 29 total tackles (24 solo) and 10.5 sacks.
Player statistics are available on NFL.com. Robert Quinn (born May 18, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys (NFL). He attended North Carolina and was selected 14th overall in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams.
Quinn, Robert (American football) Robert Quinn (born May 18, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the National Football League's Miami Dolphins (NFL). He attended North Carolina and was selected 14th overall in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He doesn't want to be your buddy; he simply wants to see how you're doing. If you split up with him, he could want to be your buddy to see if there's a way for him to sneak back into your life. If he dumped you, he's simply being selfish. If he was a decent person, he would just let you live your life and go on.
Quinn had six combined tackles (four solo) and a season-high three sacks on Kevin Kolb in a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals on October 4, 2012. In 16 games and 14 starts, he concluded the 2012 NFL season with 29 total tackles (24 solo) and 10.5 sacks.
Quinn attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he played football for the Tar Heels. Quinn started 12 of 13 games as a freshman in 2008, totaling 34 tackles (6.5 for losses), two quarterback sacks, and two fumble recoveries.
Robert Quinn, linebacker with the Chicago Bears/current teams Quinn had six combined tackles (four solo) and a season-high three sacks on Kevin Kolb in a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals on October 4, 2012. In 16 games and 14 starts, he concluded the 2012 NFL season with 29 total tackles (24 solo) and 10.5 sacks. He was selected to his first Pro Bowl after recording 11.5 sacks in 2012.
Quinn played all 16 regular season games for the first time in his career and started every game at outside linebacker. He finished the year with 99 tackles (59 solo), 21.5 sacks and two interceptions. The 6'4", 245-pounder is considered one of the best defensive players in the NFL.
He won the Ed Block Courage Award in 2011 for making the decision to declare for the draft even though he was suffering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. The award is given out by the Professional Football Writers Association to a player who has courage under pressure as well as on the field. Quinn is the second Bear to receive this honor; Michael Haynes received it in 2000.
Quinn entered the NFL as a first-round pick (sixth overall) of the Bears in 2009. He joined a strong group of linebackers in Chicago including Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs and Todd Jones. Quinn made an immediate impact for the Bears and led the team in sacks in 2010 with 9.5.
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