The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday that the club has signed free agent quarterback Brady Quinn and tackle Eric Winston.
Quinn (6-3, 235) played in 14 games (12 starts) with the Cleveland Browns from 2007-09. Over his three seasons in Cleveland, Quinn completed 184 passes on 353 attempts (52.1%) for 1,902 yards, 10 TDs and nine INTs. He rushed 25 times for 119 yards (4.8 avg.) with a TD. Following the 2009 season, Quinn was traded to the Denver Broncos in a deal that sent newly-acquired Chiefs RB Peyton Hillis to Cleveland. Quinn served as a Broncos backup QB for the 2010-11 seasons.
The Columbus, Ohio, native originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (22nd overall) of the Cleveland Browns in the 2007 NFL Draft. He completed 929 passes for 11,762 yards with 95 TDs and 39 INTs at the University of Notre Dame (2003-06).
“I had the opportunity to work with Brady in Cleveland and I can tell you he is a true professional,” said Head Coach Romeo Crennel. “He is a veteran player who knows how to study and prepare for game days and you can count on him to always go out there and give you his best, whether that be on the practice field or on Sundays.”
“Brady is another solid addition for our team,” said General Manager Scott Pioli. “In Brady, we have added another good football player who will increase competition and provide quality depth.”
Winston (6-7, 302) has played in 92 games (87 starts) in six seasons with the Houston Texans. In 2011, Winston was part of an offensive line that helped the Texans finish second in the NFL in rushing yards and paved the way for Houston’s first postseason appearance and win in franchise history. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round selection (66th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. The Midland, Texas, native attended the University of Miami (Fla.).
“We are always looking for good football players, and when Eric became available, we decided to pursue him,” said Head Coach Romeo Crennel. “He is a big, strong, physical player up front that will be a good addition to our offensive line.”
“We are very happy to add a quality right tackle like Eric to our team,” said General Manager Scott Pioli. “He is a smart lineman who is going to bring passion, intelligence and toughness to our offense.”
— Chiefs Media Relations —