Los Angeles Rams are continuing the work on reshaping their roster. After agreeing to a deal to bring All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs last week, they are now trading away Pro-Bowl pass-rusher Robert Quinn. According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, Miami Dolphins are Quinn’s next stop. In order to secure Quinn’s services, the Dolphins will give up third or fourth round pick, and swap late round picks with the Rams.
Although Robert Quinn had a great 2017 NFL season, after making a switch from defensive end to outside linebacker and managing 8.5 sacks in 15 games, he is projected to count more than $25 million against the cap space in next two years. This isn’t something the Rams were about to take lightly, and they simply decided to move on.
Miami Dolphins, on the other side, will now have one of the most expensive defensive lines in NFL. This is the price the team is willing to pay, however, since they were ranked 26th in pass-rush in 2017 with only 30 sacks in the 2017 season. Pairing Robert Quinn with Cameron Wake, who had 10 sacks last season, looks like an improvement in every way. Robert Quinn was drafted by the Rams as a 14th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He ended his rookie season with five sacks and three blocked punts, receiving praise for his campaign.
After becoming a starter in his sophomore season, he had a breakthrough year in 2010, when he had 19.0 sacks and 57 combined tackles. After struggling with back injuries, Quinn’s productivity dropped down in the recent years, but he has shown that he still can be a major contributor if he stays healthy.
