Quintin Mikell - #27 - S
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 204 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/16/1980 |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, LA |
| College | Boise State |
| Years played | 11 |
Veteran S Mikell experiencing 'rebirth' with Rams
Starting Rams SS Quintin Mikell, who dodged a bullet in Week Five after colliding with a teammate, is off to a strong start this season.
Rams thrilled with acquisition of Mikell
Free-agent acquisition Quintin Mikell will fill the strong-safety spot in St. Louis.
Rams sign S Mikell
Quintin Mikell was cut by one team and agreed to terms with another on Tuesday, although neither move will be official until Friday.
Report: Eagles will not bring back free agents
The Eagles will not re-sign their own free agents, including MLB Stewart Bradley, the Philadelphia Enquirer reported.
Rams could be considering familiar free-agent faces
After benefiting from the addition last season of DT Fred Robbins, we hear the Rams could be on the prowl for more familiar veteran free-agent defenders this offseason.
Mikell could be out on Eagles' defense
Top pick Danny Watkins might not be the only rookie who is in line for a starting position right away. Second-round S Jaiquawn Jarrett could replace Quintin Mikell at strong safety.
Cowboys want Bryant to show more maturity
Dallas was not pleased with WR Dez Bryant's dedication to the game this season, so it allowed a rumor to float that the rookie might be available in trade.
Recap of Friday's NFL fines
Here is a recap of the fines handed down by the NFL on Friday for actions taken in Week Four.
PLAYER NEWS
Mikell had four tackles in Sunday's 17-14 loss to Miami.|||||||
Mikell sustained what the team had called a mild concussion last week against the Cardinals.
The St. Louis Rams addressed a need in the secondary, agreeing to terms on a four-year contract with Mikell.|||||||
The 30-year-old Mikell led the Philadelphia Eagles in tackles last year along with three interceptions and made the 2009 Pro Bowl. He's the likely replacement for Oshiomoghe Atogwe. Mikell was with the Eagles for eight seasons, including a time when coach Steve Spagnuolo was an assistant in Philadelphia.
Mikell was added on Monday to the NFC roster for the Pro Bowl.|||||||
Mikell, who joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Boise State, replaces the Saints' Darren Sharper. It is Mikell's first Pro Bowl nod.
Mikell was inactive for Philadelphia's game against Seattle on Sunday night with a sprained right knee.|||||||
Mikell, who started seven of the team's first 10 games, has missed consecutive games since suffering the injury in a Nov. 18 win over Miami. He will be replaced mainly by rookie Marcus Paschal.
Mikell also was inactive for Philadelphia's game at New England on Sunday night after spraining his right knee last Sunday against Miami.|||||||
Mikell, who started seven of the team's first 10 games, will be replaced mainly by rookie Marcus Paschal.
