Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Wed 10/28/20 9:28 AM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
The Bengals told Dunlap not to report to the team facility for practice Wednesday as the team looks to sort out his future with the organization, Dianna Russini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With his playing time on the downturn this season, Dunlap hasn't been shy about voicing his frustration with the Bengals. Dunlap had already intimated on social media prior to last Sunday's game against the Browns that he wanted to be traded, and he further hurt his standing in the organization when he was involved in an argument on the sideline with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo in the waning seconds of the 37-34 loss. While the 1-5-1 Bengals are surely eager to move Dunlap, the 31-year-old defensive end's contract situation could make it difficult to find a trade partner. Dunlap is in the midst of a four-year, $54 million contract that expires after the 2021 season.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Mon 10/26/20 2:34 PM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap got into an argument and pushing match with Bengals coaches and teammates toward the end of Sunday's loss to the Browns, Chris Roling of Bengalswire reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's pretty clear that Dunlap is on his way out with the Bengals -- they'll hope to trade him, but the more likely result is that he'll get released. He played just 12 snaps against the Browns on Sunday and took another bad penalty but otherwise didn't dent the stat sheet.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Thu 10/15/20 4:23 PM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap will be back on the field more frequently this week now that the Bengals have lost Sam Hubbard with an elbow injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dunlap recorded his first sack of the season last week in the loss to the Ravens, but he also drew a late-hit penalty on another play early in the game that extended a Ravens drive. He will now start opposite Carl Lawson, who took Dunlap's place in the starting lineup.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Fri 10/9/20 8:32 PM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap will be demoted to a third-down edge rusher for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dunlap has been replaced on first and second downs by Carl Lawson, who has been superior to Dunlap against the run.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Tue 9/29/20 11:13 PM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap recorded nine tackles, all solo, and a pass defensed across 75 defensive snaps in Sunday's tie with the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Dunlap's nine tackles Sunday mark a single-game career high, an unprecedented milestone for the 11-year veteran. He also led the defensive line in reps Sunday, playing in 82 percent of the snaps. If he can continue to wind back the clocks against the Jaguars on Sunday, Dunlap could become a valuable IDP commodity.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Fri 9/11/20 3:39 PM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap does not have an injury designation for Sunday's tilt against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Dunlap was held out of practice to begin the week, but it looks as though the Bengals were simply allowing him a rest day. The starting defensive end has since logged back-to-back full practices, and he'll make his talents as a pass rusher available against Los Angeles on Sunday.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Sun 8/30/20 11:42 AM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap sat out of Sunday's practice with a minor lower-body injury, Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
It doesn't sound like Dunlap's Week 1 availability is in jeopardy, but it's worth keeping an eye on his progress. Dunlap is a superb pass rusher, and he'll need to continue that to lift the Bengals' defense out of the gutter, especially since the secondary remains iffy with Trae Waynes (pectoral) out long-term and Mackensie Alexander (personal) possibly missing time.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Tue 12/31/19 10:15 AM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap recorded five tackles (four solo) -- including 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble -- in Sunday's win over the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Dunlap will finish the season with nine sacks and two forced fumbles in 14 games. The veteran defensive lineman has been a consistent performer for many years now and will try to help the Bengals resurge in 2020.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Tue 12/24/19 2:55 PM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap recorded four tackles and a pass breakup in Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
With the effort, Dunlap reached his highest tackle total of the past five seasons and currently sits at 58. He needs nine to reach a new career high but has yet to record more than seven this year.
Carlos Dunlap EDR/DE FA Mon 12/16/19 11:59 AM
Carlos Dunlap
EDR/DE FA
Dunlap recorded six tackles (three solo), a sack, a pass breakup and a forced fumble in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Dunlap produced a well-rounded stat line, although the Bengals were unable to recover the fumble he forced. The veteran defensive end now leads the team with 6.5 sacks this year and 14.5 tackles for loss.