PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 22: Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Robert Quinn (58) rushes Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz (11) in the second half during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles on December 22, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

Bears land Quinn on 5-year, $70M pact; Floyd cut

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The Chicago Bears and edge rusher Robert Quinn agreed to a five-year contract worth $70 million, including $30 million fully guaranteed, his agency told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The Bears also released linebacker and former first-round pick Leonard Floyd.

Quinn racked up 11.5 sacks in 14 games with the Dallas Cowboys last season. He missed the first two contests due to a failed performance-enhancing drug test.

The 2019 campaign marked a turnaround for Quinn, who managed only 6.5 sacks over a full season with the Miami Dolphins in 2018. Before that, he produced 62.5 sacks over seven seasons with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams.

The Bears' defense took a step back last year under coordinator Chuck Pagano. The unit had ranked as one of the best in the league for a few seasons under Vic Fangio.

Floyd was drafted ninth overall in 2016 and produced seven sacks as a rookie, but he never emerged as the star the Bears envisioned. He recorded 40 tackles and a career-low three sacks in 2019.

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