Bears to sign pass rusher Robert Quinn to 5-year deal worth $70M

The Chicago Bears made a monster move at arguably the second-most important position on the roster at edge rusher.

The Bears agreed to terms with former Cowboys pass rusher Robert Quinn on a monster 5-year deal worth $70 million with $30 million fully guaranteed.

The #Bears are signing pass-rusher Robert Quinn to a 5-year, $70 million contract with $30 million fully guaranteed, agent Sean Kiernan from @SelectSports tells me and @TomPelissero. A new home for the former #Cowboys star after a huge year.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

Quinn is coming off a big year with the Cowboys, where he had 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019. With the addition of Quinn opposite stud pass rusher Khalil Mack, the Bears have seriously upgraded their pass rush.

This move signals the end of Leonard Floyd’s less-than-illustrious career in Chicago, where his sack total declined every year since he entered the NFL. Last season, Floyd mustered just three sacks and couldn’t take advantage of lining up opposite Mack.

The #Bears are also planning to release former first-rounder Leonard Floyd, source said.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

In parting ways with Floyd, the Bears have freed up $13.2 million in salary cap space.

The Bears have only strengthened the strongest aspect of their team: Defense.