On May 18, 1990, Robert Quinn, a defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, was born. After playing college football for North Carolina, he was chosen by the St. Louis Rams with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
While attending Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, South Carolina, Quinn played high school football for the Fort Dorchester Patriots.
Quinn participated in football for the North Carolina Tar Heels as a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Quinn was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft (14th overall). After J. J. Watt, Quinn was selected as the second defensive end in 2011. (11th overall).
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. Quinn arrived a day late to practice due to the birth of his first son.
Quinn battled James Hall, a seasoned veteran, for the starting defensive end position throughout training camp.
On October 26, 2022, Quinn was dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
How Good Is Robert Quinn?
Robert Quinn is a team captain. He was the winner of the 2021 Jeff Dickerson PFWA Media Good Guy Award.
With 18 1/2 sacks, he set the franchise record for a single season. Despite this season’s lackluster numbers, he is still able to influence passers.
What Is Robert Quinn Contract?
Robert Quinn agreed to a five-year, $70 million contract with the Chicago Bears, which included a $3 million signing bonus, $30 million in guaranteed money, and an average annual salary of $14 million.
Quinn will receive a basic salary of $684,444 in 2022, as well as a $684,444 cap hit and $684,444 in dead cap value.