Free-agent defensive end Carlos Dunlap remains without a team, but he plans on continuing his career and wants to sign with a team that has a shot at winning a Super Bowl title. "I can help another team get one of their own or help the Chiefs again," Dunlap said. "The Chiefs haven't ruled that out, but currently it's a waiting game." The 34-year-old played a rotational role in Kansas City last year on the way to winning his first Super Bowl championship. He started in only two games but still played 537 defensive snaps, recording 39 tackles, four sacks, eight passes defensed and one forced fumble. At this point in his career, Dunlap is willing to take a lesser role in exchange for a spot on a team with a serious chance at making a deep run in the postseason.
Veteran free-agent defensive end Carlos Dunlap signed a one-year deal worth up to $8 million on Thursday with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Dunlap was released by the Seattle Seahawks in March after he totaled 8.5 sacks, 35 tackles (24 solo), eight tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, seven passes defensed and one forced fumble in 17 games (two starts) for Seattle in 2021. The 33-year-old still has some juice left in the tank and will be a nice veteran option for Kansas City's offensive line this year behind rookie George Karlaftis.
Free-agent defensive lineman Carlos Dunlap is visiting with the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday night, according to a source. Dunlap was released by the Seattle Seahawks in March after he recorded 35 tackles (24 solo), 8.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, seven passes defensed and one forced fumble in 17 games (two starts) in 2021. The former second-rounder of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2010 out of the University of Florida has 96 career sacks in 12 NFL seasons, and the two-time Pro Bowler showed last year that he can still get it done at a high level. Aside from the Chiefs, Dunlap also visited with the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason.
Two-time Pro Bowl free-agent defensive end Carlos Dunlap is visiting with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, according to a source. Dunlap is a native of North Charleston, South Carolina, and the Panthers are his hometown team. The Panthers also need a pass-rusher to replace Haason Reddick, who left for the Philadelphia Eagles. Dunlap, 33, had 8.5 sacks, 35 tackles (24 solo), eight tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, seven passes defensed and one forced fumble in 17 games (two starts) for the Seattle Seahawks last year before they released him in March. While he's no longer in his prime as a pass-rusher, Dunlap can still be effective and would provide some veteran depth to an improving Panthers pass-rushing unit.
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider confirmed that the team could re-sign defensive end Carlos Dunlap after cutting him. "We're keeping the door open to bring him back because he's a good pass-rusher," Schneider said. However, with the team moving to a 3-4 defense, the Seahawks defense may not be as good of a fit for Dunlap. The 33-year-old was also cut last offseason as a salary cap move and re-signed. In 17 games (two starts) in 2021, the two-time All-Star finished with 35 tackles (24 solo), eight tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, 8.5 sacks and seven passes defensed. Seattle can still use all the pass-rush help they can get, so it would make sense for them to reunite with Dunlap.
The Seattle Seahawks are releasing defensive end Carlos Dunlap on Friday, according to a source. Seattle re-signed Dunlap to a two-year, $16.6 million deal last March after he was previously cut as a salary cap move. The two-time Pro Bowler had five sacks in eight games for the Seahawks in 2020 after being acquired from the Cincinnati Bengals, and he produced 8.5 sacks and 24 solo tackles with eight tackles for loss and 14 QB hits in 17 games (two starts) in 2021. Dunlap is entering his age-33 season in 2022, but he can still be an effective veteran pass-rusher for a team that needs to improve their pass rush this year.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) was rested in the Week 14 win over the Jets, and the team is optimistic that he will be able to return in Week 15 against the Washington Football Team. The Seahawks will know more on Dunlap on Wednesday during their first practice of the week. Seattle's defensive unit was an excellent choice for fantasy managers against the winless Jets, and they did not disappoint. That could be the case again this weekend, especially if Dunlap returns and Washington quarterback Alex Smith (calf) sits out. The 31-year-old Dunlap has been a big boost for Seattle's pass rush in his five games this year, recording 3.5 sacks, five tackles for loss and seven QB hits after coming over from the Bengals. Dunlap could be a strong defensive line play in IDP leagues if he makes his return on Sunday.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) will be a game-time decision in Week 14 against the Jets. Dunlap didn't practice all week and was officially listed as questionable. The former Bengals pass-rusher played through the injury in Week 13, but he recorded just one tackle on 41 percent of the defensive snaps. The 31-year-old clearly isn't operating at 100 percent health, which means he could disappoint as your starting defensive lineman in IDP leagues, even against the winless Jets and shaky quarterback Sam Darnold. The Seahawks defensive unit as a whole, on the other hand, has one of the highest ceilings in the league this weekend. Start them with confidence.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) was listed as not practicing on Wednesday. Dunlap was a game-time decision last week against the Giants but played and registered only one assist on 41 percent of the defensive snaps. The former Bengals pass-rusher has 13 tackles (five for loss), eight QB hits and 3.5 sacks in five games since coming over from Cincinnati this year. Dunlap has been a nice boost to a defensive line that was struggling to generate consistent pressure on the quarterback. Against the winless Jets and Sam Darnold, Dunlap does have IDP upside as a starting defensive lineman, but just make sure to check that he's active. Seattle's fantasy unit as a defense is a must-start this week as well.
Seahawks Defense Will Have Carlos Dunlap In Week 13
The Seahawks Defense will have defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) on the field in Week 13 against the New York Giants. Dunlap was dealing with a foot injury this past week, which caused him to miss some practice time. Dunlap has been huge for the Seahawks since being acquired via a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals. He has 3.5 sacks in four games with the Seahawks and he should help make things difficult for the Giants, who are starting backup quarterback Colt McCoy with Daniel Jones (hamstring) out.
