Report: Bears looking to deal reigning NFC sack-leader Robert Quinn

The Chicago Bears may already be punting on the 2022 NFL season. 

Sitting at 2-4 and already three games behind the NFC North Division-leading Minnesota Vikings in the loss column, the Bears have reportedly placed one of their top defensive performers on the trade block. 

According to the Washington Post's Jason La Canfora, the Bears are shopping Pro Bowl defensive end, Robert Quinn. 

The 32-year-old is off to a slow start this season, tallying seven tackles and only one sack through six games. However, Quinn led the NFC in sacks last season with 18.5, adding 49 tackles and 22 QB hits over 16 starts. 

One NFL GM told La Canfora that the Bears "want to move" Quinn but will likely have to eat a substantial amount of his salary to get a deal done. 

Quinn has two years remaining on a five-year, $70 million contract. 

This season, the former first-round pick is on the books for $12.8 million. Quinn's deal will pay him $13.9 million in 2023 and $12.9 million in 2024 before he becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2025.