Report: Teams eyeing trade for Bears' Quinn

Teams have gauged the possibility of trading for Chicago Bears pass-rusher Robert Quinn, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The Bears are in rebuilding mode, and the 31-year-old is one of their few valuable veteran pieces after recording 18.5 sacks last campaign to set the franchise's single-season record.

However, Quinn is hoping to stay in Chicago.

"I didn't expect to go anywhere or want to go anywhere, but again, this is a crazy business," Quinn said, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin.

While teams have been monitoring Quinn's status with the club, Chicago is not shopping the veteran edge rusher, sources told Rapoport.

Quinn signed a five-year, $70-million deal with the Bears as a free agent in 2020. While he wants to remain with the NFC North club, Quinn acknowledged no one is untouchable in the NFL, pointing to Chicago's decision to trade star pass-rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers in March.

The then-St. Louis Rams selected Quinn with the No. 14 pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He was named a first-team All-Pro in 2013 after racking up 19 sacks, the second-most in the league.

The pass-rusher joined the Bears following stints with the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys. Quinn struggled in his first year in Chicago, producing just two sacks in 15 appearances (13 starts).

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