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Former Bears DE Robert Quinn charged with assault, hit-and-run in South Carolina

Facing hit-and-run and assault charges, Robert Quinn turned himself in on Friday morning.

Former Chicago Bears edge rusher Robert Quinn was arrested on Friday morning in Summerville, S.C., according to WCIV ABC 4 News.

Quinn turned himself in to authorities after an incident on Tuesday in which he drove his truck off the road and into a number of other vehicles. He then allegedly got into a confrontation with one of the drivers, per WCIV.

According to arrest affidavits, a woman was sitting in her car in her driveway when Quinn drove into her vehicle. When she approached him to ask what he was doing, Quinn allegedly offered to buy her beer, then “subsequently grabbed her by the shoulders, stated ‘listen to me’ and struck her with an open hand across the face.”

Quinn, 33, then fled in his truck, according to police, and struck another vehicle before leaving on foot.

Quinn is charged with one count of third-degree assault and battery; four counts of hit and run of an unattended vehicle; one count of hit-and-run of an attended vehicle; and one count of striking fixtures on or adjacent to a highway and failing to report it, according to arrest affidavits obtained by WCIV.

Quinn spent two-and-a-half seasons with the Bears after signing a five-year, $70 million deal in the 2020 offseason. He set the team single-season sack record in 2021 when he totaled 18.5, topping Hall of Fame defensive end Richard Dent’s total of 17.5. The Bears dealt Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles halfway through the 2022 season for a 2023 fourth-round draft pick. He is currently a free agent.

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9 best free agent pass rushers after Jadeveon Clowney joined Ravens

The Jaguars showed brief interest in Jadeveon Clowney, but now he’s off the market. Could anyone else catch the team’s eye?

The pass rushing market was already thin Friday morning, but got it a little thinner when Jadeveon Clowney decided to join the Baltimore Ravens.

Clowney, 30, previously visited the Jacksonville Jaguars, but left without a contract. The team’s interest in a free agent pass rusher made sense given the Jaguars finished 26th in the NFL in sacks last season and didn’t make many changes at the position in the offseason.

Given the brief interest in Clowney, it’d make sense if the Jaguars peeked at the rest of the market.

Here are the best edge rushers still available with three weeks left until the regular season begins:

11 remaining free-agent pass rushers the Panthers could still sign

If the Panthers venture into free agency for a pass rusher, here are 11 notable players they could scoop off the market:

If this summer’s pass-rushing competition doesn’t result in a clear partner for Pro Bowler Brian Burns, the Carolina Panthers may be venturing into free agency to pick a winner. And if they do, here are 11 notable edge defenders they could choose from:

List of notable free agents after first week of training camp

There are some big-name options still available in free agency.

It’s usually slim pickings on the free agent market around this time of the year, but surprisingly, there are still several big-name players out there that remain unsigned.

Most of the notable talent is at the running back position with at least two or three potential NFL starters on the list. The Patriots could certainly use help at that position with Ty Montgomery going down with an injury.

They have mostly leaned on Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong Jr. as their top options behind Rhamondre Stevenson. Harris looks the most improved of the two, and they could make the decision to stick with him in the end.

However, they have visited with a few players on this list, including Ezekiel Elliott, Darrell Henderson and Leonard Fournette.

They’ve also reportedly considered a future visit with Dalvin Cook.

But there are more than just running backs on this list of NFL talent. Let’s take a look at some of the more notable unsigned free agents.

9 remaining free-agent pass rushers the Panthers could still sign

If the Panthers are still keeping tabs on free-agent pass rushers, here are nine notable players who are still left on the open market.

With the second-most salary cap space in the league and a brewing belief that help is on the way, the Carolina Panthers may soon come to terms with a new pass rusher. So, here are nine of the most notable names still left in free agency.

Eagles’ regular season countdown: Every player to wear No. 98 for Philadelphia

With Eagles training camp less than 100 days away, we’re looking at every player to wear the No. 98 for Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their 2023 regular season against the New England Patriots on Sept. 10, now 90 days away.

From now until the start of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by revisiting the players who have worn that specific jersey number.

No. 98 is currently worn by first-round pick Jalen Carter, who will be a key rotational piece and star at the defensive tackle position.

There have been some memorable players to don the number, including legendary Bears head coach Mike Ditka.

With 90 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 98 for the Eagles (via Pro Football Reference):

5 valuable NFL free agent pass rushers to watch now that Leonard Floyd joined the Bills

Any team seeking a Super Bowl should be calling these fine gentlemen.

Once the initial waves of the NFL free agency period die down, there are usually a few stragglers who find new homes within a matter of weeks. But this year, I wouldn’t characterize any of the remaining edge pass rush names as “scraps.”

I’d go as far as to say that I’m actually shocked some of these productive edge dynamos haven’t been signed yet, given their remaining power and established pedigree. Having an edge pass rush is one of those pro football things you never possess quite enough of. You’re probably still shorthanded even when you think you have enough to give offensive tackles sleepless nights.

But, after Super Bowl 56 champion Leonard Floyd finally signed with the Super Bowl-contending Buffalo Bills on Monday, the edge market should start to slowly fall into place within a matter of weeks. A stat-stuffer like Floyd setting the table with a one-year deal gives everyone else a precedent to work with.

Here’s a look at five quality edge pass rushers who could still have a valuable place on a championship contender.

10 remaining free-agent pass rushers the Panthers could still sign

With Leonard Floyd now off the market, here’s an updated look at the league’s most notable free-agent pass rushers.

On Monday morning, outside linebacker Leonard Floyd and the Buffalo Bills came to terms on a one-year deal—much to the dismay of Carolina Panthers fans. But the market isn’t closed yet, folks.

Here are 10 remaining free-agent pass rushers the Panthers could sign.

11 remaining free-agent pass rushers the Panthers could still sign

Top 11 pass rushers who remain unsigned heading into June

For all the Carolina Panthers have done this offseason, they still have a lack of firepower off the edge. And although the likes of Yetur Gross-Matos and Marquis Haynes Sr. might grow into their newer roles over the summer, Brian Burns remains without a certifiable pass-rushing partner in the middle of the defense.

So, if the Panthers are still keeping tabs on that market, here’s what the top of it currently looks like . . .

11 pass rushers the Vikings could target after trading Za’Darius Smith

With the trade of Za’Darius Smith, the Minnesota Vikings could be in the market for a pass rusher.

The Minnesota Vikings did what most had been predicting over the last two months. They traded outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and 2025 sixth and seventh-round picks to the Cleveland Browns for a 2024 fifth-round pick and 2025 fifth-round pick.

With the departure of Smith, that leaves a hole in the edge room and there are a few veteran options available for the Vikings to consider bringing in.

Here are 11 pass rushers the Vikings could target after trading Smith.