Robert Quinn Illness: Updates on Rams Star's Status and Return

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Robert Quinn was admitted to the hospital with a non-football-related illness on Nov. 14, USA Today's Tom Pelissero reported. He was released from the hospital on Nov. 15. 

However, he is ready to play.

Continue for updates.

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Quinn Active vs. Dolphins

Sunday, Nov. 20

Myles Simmons of the Rams' official website announced that Quinn is available to play against the Miami Dolphins.

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Quinn's Mother-in-Law Reportedly Called 911 During Medical Episode

Tuesday, Nov. 15

TMZ reported Quinn's mother-in-law called 911 "because she believed he was having a seizure."

The report added, "At the time of the call, Quinn's mother-in-law told the operator he was still shaking, though he stopped during the call and actually stood up. The operator advised Quinn to lay back down."

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Quinn Leaves Hospital

Tuesday, Nov. 15

According to Steve Wyche of NFL Network, Quinn was released from the hospital on Nov. 15, via Around The NFL.

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Fisher Comments on Quinn's Recovery

Monday, Nov. 14

Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said of Quinn's progress, "Things look encouraging," per Around The NFL.

According to Lindsay Jones of USA Today, Fisher said the illness appears unlikely to be related to a benign brain tumor Quinn was diagnosed with as a teenager.

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Quinn Remains One of the NFL's Premier Pass-Rushers

This is another setback for Quinn, who missed time earlier this season with a shoulder injury. He also played in just eight games last year because of a back injury that ultimately required surgery.

There are few better edge-rushers in the league than Quinn when he's healthy. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2011 draft tallied 10.5 sacks apiece in 2012 and 2014 and ended up with a head-turning 19 sacks in 2013.

He entered the 2016 campaign having never finished with fewer than five sacks in a season; he had five both as a rookie and last year, when he missed eight games.

Los Angeles will likely turn to Eugene Sims or Ethan Westbrooks to provide support alongside defensive end William Hayes if Quinn is forced to miss time in the future. Sims is a veteran who has been in the league since 2010, while Westbrooks is in his third season and is still looking to establish himself as an impact playmaker.

While the Rams have the pieces to survive a short-term absence, they need Quinn's presence up front as one of the anchors of their defense.