Bears’ Robert Quinn still ramping up after ‘personal issue’

Robert Quinn, the Bears’ big-money free agent signing, is still ramping up his on-field work.

The outside linebacker participated in the Bears’ first padded practice of the year Monday, but didn’t take part in the team portion of drills. Matt Nagy said he was still building up his work after going through what the Bears coach defined as a personal issue.

“He had a personal issue that he was dealing with ... he dealt with that,” Nagy said. “And now we’re kind of back to physically just making sure we’re smart in regards to how we handle him as a vet.

“He’s been playing this game for a long time and we want to just make sure that we do it the right way. That’s just kind of the plan that we’re on right now. It’s nothing for us that’s concerning. We just want to take out time with it.”

Safety Sherrick McManis was on the practice field, just as Quinn was, but was limited by a shoulder injury, Nagy said.

“Nothing to be worried about,” Nagy said.

The Bears signed Quinn to a five-year, $70 million contract — with $30 million guaranteed — in March. They expect him to provide a pass rush opposite star Khalil Mack in a way that Leonard Floyd could not. The Bears cut him after his fourth season, and he signed with the Rams.