The Los Angeles Rams have reportedly agreed to trade linebacker Robert Quinn to the Miami Dolphins. Ian Rapoport shared the news of the trade on Twitter.
The #Dolphins just completed a conference call with #Rams pass-rusher Robert Quinn, informing him he’s being traded.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 2, 2018
The #Rams offered the #Chiefs Robert Quinn during their trade talks centered around CB Marcus Peters, and now turn and deal him to the #Dolphins instead. He’s due $22M over 2 years.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 2, 2018
Rapoport also reported that the deal involved the swapping of draft picks.
In the trade involving Robert Quinn, the #Dolphins and #Rams are swapping draft picks.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 2, 2018
The trade of Robert Quinn between the #Dolphins and #Rams involves a mid-round pick going to LA and late-round picks being swapped, I’m told. It’ll be official in mid March.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 2, 2018
This is the second major trade the Rams have been apart of the past few weeks. The Rams recently traded for Pro-Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Quinn had a resurging season in 2017. He tallied a total of 8.5 sacks over 15 games. In Quinn, the Dolphins receive a proven pass rusher and solid defender who still has two years left on his contract. Quinn will make around the $24 million range.
The Rams lose a two time Pro Bowler in Quinn but gain a draft pick after giving up one in the Peters trade. The trade also marks a complete makeover of the Rams linebacker core. The Rams could look towards free agency or the draft to find a replacement for Quinn.
