Quinn, Robert (American football) Robert Quinn (born May 18, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the National Football League's Miami Dolphins (NFL). He played college football at Quinnipiac University. Quinn is known for his speed off the edge and his ability to get into the backfield. He has 16.5 sacks in three seasons with the Rams. After three seasons with the Rams, Quinn signed with the Dolphins as a free agent in 2016. He won a Super Bowl with the Dolphins in 2018 after they defeated New England 24-10 in the championship game. Quinn was named the game's most valuable player after making two tackles including one for a loss and returning an interception 50 yards for a touchdown. In 2019, Quinn had 10 sacks before being suspended for four games due to violating the league's substance abuse policy. He returned from suspension and had five sacks in six games before suffering a torn ACL during a playoff win over the Atlanta Falcons. He will be replaced in the lineup by Cameron Wake for the 2020 season. Quinn was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and grew up in Pineville, North Carolina. His mother died when he was nine years old and his father, John Quinn, later married a woman named Brenda Jones.