Seahawks trade for Bengals’ Dunlap
Carlos Dunlap made it clear he wanted out of Cincinnati and got his wish.
The Seattle Seahawks hope by getting Dunlap out of Cincinnati, they’ve landed an answer to help solve their underperforming defense.
In dire need of defensive help, the Seahawks acquired Dunlap from the Bengals on Wednesday. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Dunlap will step into the LEO position on the defensive line once he clears COVID-19 protocols, which will come next week.
“This was one that fit exactly what we needed and really pleased to get it done,” Carroll said. “Glad to bring a guy of Carlos’ stature and background to the club and I’m happy for him to come here.”
Dunlap was thoroughly unhappy with his situation in Cincinnati, to the point of briefly putting his house for sale on social media last weekend. The Bengals found a willing buyer in Seattle. The Seahawks have been in desperate need to solve their pass rush issues that have been a key par t of a defense that ranks last in the league in yards allowed and passing yards allowed through the first six games of the season.
Dunlap, 31, has spent his entire career with the Bengals and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2015 and 2016. He had 46 sacks between 2015-19 and had eight sacks last year for Cincinnati.
“Carlos had many fine seasons here and showed rare physical talent that took him to multiple Pro Bowls,” Bengals president Mike Brown said in a statement. “I will always remember the role he played as a key part of exceptional defenses that we rode to the playof fs year after year.”
BEARS WR ROBINSON IN CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
Already struggling on offense, the Chicago Bears might have to get by without their top playmaker.
Star receiver Allen Robinson is in the NFL’S concussion protocol, throwing his status for this week’s game against the New Orleans Saints into question.
He was hurt late in their lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night and left the game. Robinson’s face hit the field when he was tackled on a helmet-to-helmet play by safety Nick Scott on a fourth-down catch with about four minutes left, and an official sent him to the sideline. The Bears (5-2) lost 24-10 and fell out of the NFC Nor th lead.
Not having Robinson available to face the surging Saints (4-2) — winners of three straight — and their top 10 defense on Sunday would be a big blow for an offense that ranks among the NFL’S worst. Coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday the Bears are preparing for whether he plays or not.
NOTABLE
The Dallas Cowboys released defensive tackle Dontari Poe, cutting ties with a veteran expected to play a key role for a disappointing defense now going through a midseason shakeup . ... Defensive end Takk Mckinley has been ruled out of the Atlanta Falcons’ game at the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night with a groin injury . ... The Patriots placed linebacker Brandon Copeland on injured reserve and placed tight end Jake Bur t on practice squad injured reserve. ... Jimmy Orr, a sure-handed wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Colts after starring at the University of Georgia, died Wednesday at the age of 85.