Even though Robert Quinn’s future doesn’t align with the rebuilding Bears, the team has been hesitant to trade the veteran defensive end for months. That line of thinking might be changing, though — the Washington Post on Tuesday cited rival executives who said the Bears are shopping Quinn ahead of the Nov. 1 trade deadline.
A deal would be difficult for a few reasons. Quinn has followed up the greatest season in Bears pass-rush history — he set a franchise record with 18 ½ sacks — with one in which he’s recorded only one sack. Quinn is also making $12.8 million in base salary this year, a steep price even if he was playing up to par. Quinn has no more guaranteed money on his contract, which runs through 2024.
