Richard Quinn (American football) explained

Richard Quinn
Number:81, 80, 89
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:6 September 1986
Birth Place:Maple Heights, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:264
High School:Maple Heights
College:North Carolina
Draftyear:2009
Draftround:2
Draftpick:64
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:9
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:QuinRi00

Richard Emanuel Quinn, Jr. (born September 6, 1986) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of North Carolina.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Quinn was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round (64th overall) of the 2009 NFL draft.[1] On July 23, 2009, Quinn signed a four-year contract with injury protection guarantee. His first reception was in week 15 of the 2010 NFL season from rookie quarterback Tim Tebow in a 39-23 loss against the Oakland Raiders. Quinn was waived/injured on August 22, 2011, and after clearing waivers, was placed on injured reserve on August 23. He was released with an injury settlement on August 26. He ended his Bronco career with 1 reception for 9 yards.

Washington Redskins (first stint)

On December 13, 2011, Richard Quinn was signed to the Washington Redskins' 53-man active roster.[2] Quinn played only one game with the Redskins in Week 15 against the New York Giants of the 2011 season.

He was released by the Redskins on August 31, 2012 for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.[3]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 4, 2012, Quinn signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.[4] On March 23, 2013, Quinn was re-signed by the Cincinnati Bengals. On August 25, 2013, he was released by the Bengals.[5]

Arizona Cardinals

Quinn signed with the Arizona Cardinals in August 2013 and was released on August 30, 2013.

Washington Redskins (second stint)

Quinn signed a reserve/future contract with the Redskins on December 31, 2013.[6] He was released on March 4, 2014.[7]

New Orleans Saints

Quinn was signed by the New Orleans Saints in August 2014 but retired only 6 days after his signing on August 11, 2014.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-13 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: MyFOXDC.com . Redskins Sign TE Richard Quinn, Place NT Chris Baker on Injured Reserve . December 13, 2011.
  3. http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2012/8/31/3283888/nfl-cuts-washington-redskins-darrion-scott-richard-quinn Redskins Release DE Darrion Scott And TE Richard Quinn
  4. http://stripehype.com/2012/09/04/bengals-sign-te-richard-quinn/ Bengals sign TE Richard Quinn, put Kyle Cook on Injured Reserve
  5. Web site: Bengals cut six to get to 81 . Hobson . Geoff . August 25, 2013 . Bengals.com . August 31, 2013.
  6. Web site: ESPN.com. Redskins sign seven players. December 31, 2013. John. Keim. January 1, 2014.
  7. News: Jones. Mike. Redskins part ways with Adam Carriker, Sav Rocca, three others. Washington Post. March 4, 2014.
  8. Web site: Saints place TE Richard Quinn on retired list . Triplett. Mike. August 11, 2014 . espn.com . August 13, 2014.