Carlos Dunlap
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Carlos Dunlap
| image = Kansas City Chiefs host military appreciation day at training camp (7378597) (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Dunlap with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022
| number = 96, 43, 8
| current_team =
| position = Defensive end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|2|28|mf=y}}
| birth_place = North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lb = 285
| high_school = Fort Dorchester {{nowrap|(North Charleston)}}
| college = Florida (2007–2009)
| draftyear = 2010
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 54
| pastteams = * Cincinnati Bengals ({{NFL Year|2010|2020}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2020|2021}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2022}})
| highlights = * Super Bowl champion (LVII)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2015, 2016)
- PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team (2010)
- BCS national champion (2008)
- First-team All-SEC (2009)
- Second-team All-SEC (2008)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 578
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 100
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 22
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 9
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 77
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 2
| statlabel7 = Interception yards
| statvalue7 = 30
| statlabel8 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue8 = 3
| pfr = D/DunlCa99
}}
Carlos Dunlap (born February 28, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators, who won the 2009 BCS National Championship Game. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.
Early life
Dunlap was born in North Charleston, South Carolina.Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DunlCa99.htm Carlos Dunlap]. Retrieved April 6, 2011. He attended Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, where he played for the Fort Dorchester Patriots high school football team. During his junior year, he made 103 tackles, 22 for loss and 9 quarterback sacks. As a senior, he recorded 105 tackles, 35 for loss and 24 sacks and was chosen to play in the first Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.GatorZone.com, Football History, 2009 Roster, [http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=132 Carlos Dunlap] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006163303/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2009&player_id=132 |date=October 6, 2011 }}. Retrieved April 6, 2011.
Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com,{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Carlos-Dunlap-48358|title=Rivals.com|website=sports.yahoo.com}} Dunlap was listed as the No. 1 weakside defensive end in the nation in 2007.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1489/0|title=Rivals.com|website=sports.yahoo.com}} He chose Florida over offers from Clemson, South Carolina, Auburn, and Tennessee.
College career
File:Carlos Dunlap (October 4, 2008).jpg
Dunlap accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Gators teams from 2007 to 2009.[http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402035222/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf |date=April 2, 2012 }}, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 74, 89, 97, 98, 153–154, 173, 181 (2011). Retrieved August 28, 2011.
As a true freshman in 2007, he played in 13 games, recording seven tackles and a quarterback sack. As a sophomore in 2008, Dunlap played in all 14 of the Gators games recording 39 tackles, a team-high 9.5 sacks and three blocked punts. He was the defensive MVP of the Gators win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game, recording four tackles, and a shared sack during the game. He also was a second-team All-SEC selection.
As a junior in 2009, Dunlap played in 13 games. He missed one game, the SEC Championship, due to suspension after being arrested on driving under the influence of alcohol.{{Cite web |last=Schlabach |first=Mark |author-link=Mark Schlabach |date=2009-12-01 |title=Florida DE Dunlap suspended after DUI charge |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4702788 |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=ESPN.com}} During the season, he recorded 38 tackles and nine sacks and was a consensus first-team All-SEC selection. He ended his career with 84 tackles, 19.5 sacks, and three blocked kicks. After his junior year, Dunlap decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL draft."[https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=4815630 Dunlap, Maurkice Pouncey to enter draft]," ESPN (January 11, 2010). Retrieved May 6, 2011.
Professional career
After his sophomore season, Dunlap was projected to be a first round and a possible top ten selection in 2010. His draft stock began to fall after a mediocre junior season and a DUI arrest.{{cite web |title=2010 NFL Mock Draft: Why Carlos Dunlap Is Falling |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/362847-2010-nfl-mock-draft-why-carlos-dunlap-is-falling |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=BleacherReport.com |author=Galko, Eric |date=March 14, 2010}} On January 11, 2010, it was announced that Dunlap would forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2010 NFL Draft.{{cite web |title=Florida Defensive End Carlos Dunlap Headed to the Draft |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2010/1/11/1246159/florida-defensive-end-carlos-dunlap-nfl-draft |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=sbnation.com |date=July 20, 2018}} Dunlap attended the NFL Scouting Combine and performed all of the combine and positional drills. His overall combine performance was said to be underwhelming by multiple scouts, and he did not impress team representatives during the interview process.
{{external media
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d816dd2e1/2010-Combine-workout-Carlos-Dunlap Carlos Dunlap's 40-yard dash]
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On March 17, 2010, Dunlap attended Florida's pro day and chose to perform multiple combine drills again. He improved his 40-yard dash (4.61s), 20-yard dash (2.68s), 10-yard dash (1.60s), bench press (22), and broad jump (9'4"). At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Dunlap was projected to be a second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the third best defensive end prospect by NFL analyst Mike Mayock, the fourth best defensive end by Scouts Inc., and was ranked the fifth best defensive end in the draft by DraftScout.com.{{cite web |title=*Carlos Dunlap, DS #5 DE, Florida |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=69709&draftyear=2010&genpos=DE |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=draftscout.com}}{{cite web |title=Mike Mayock's Top Prospects 2010 |url=https://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?161740-Mike-Mayock-s-Top-Prospects-2010 |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=forums.denverbroncos.com}}{{cite web |title=ESPN.com: Carlos Dunlap Draft Profile |url=http://espn.com/nfl/draftcard?playerId=25723&src=desktop |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=ESPN.com }}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 5¾
| weight = 277
| dash = 4.71
| ten split = 1.65
| twenty split = 2.76
| shuttle = 4.61
| cone drill = 7.21
| vertical = 31 1/2
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 3
| bench = 21
| wonderlic = 26
| arm span = 34 5/8
| hand span = 10
| note = All values are from NFL Combine{{cite web |title=NFL Draft Profile: Carlos Dunlap |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/carlos-dunlap?id=496780 |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web|url=http://archive.jsonline.com/packerinsider/91438239.html|title = Rating the NFL draft prospects: Defensive ends, defensive tackles}}
}}
=Cincinnati Bengals=
==2010==
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Dunlap in the second round (54th overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} Dunlap was the tenth defensive end drafted in 2010.Geoff Hobson, "[http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Bengals-take-pass-rusher-Dunlap-in-second/98347df3-9fb6-4f53-96b0-bab526b2c1ff Bengals take pass rusher Dunlap in second] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100427062202/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Bengals-take-pass-rusher-Dunlap-in-second/98347df3-9fb6-4f53-96b0-bab526b2c1ff |date=April 27, 2010 }}," CincinnatiBengals.com (April 23, 2010). Retrieved May 6, 2011.
{{external media
| video1 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d81780608 Carlos Dunlap's NFL Draft Vignette]
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On July 28, 2010, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Dunlap to a four-year, $3.71 million contract that included $1.77 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.22 million.{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Carlos Dunlap contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/carlos-dunlap-6562/ |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}
Throughout training camp, Dunlap competed to be a backup defensive end against Jonathan Fanene and Frostee Rucker. Head coach Marvin Lewis named him the fifth defensive end on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Robert Geathers, Antwan Odom, Frostee Rucker, and Jonathan Fanene.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart: 09/05/2010 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/CIN |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}{{cite web |title=The 2010 Cincinnati Bengals 53-man Roster Announced |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2010/9/4/1670074/the-2010-cincinnati-bengals-53-man |access-date=July 20, 2018 |website=cincyjungle.com |date=September 4, 2010}}
Dunlap was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first two games of the regular season. On September 26, 2010, Dunlap made his professional regular season debut during the Bengals' 20–7 victory at the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Dunlap was inactive for another two games (Weeks 4–5), but made his return in Week 7 during a 39–32 loss at the Atlanta Falcons. During the game, he made his first career tackle on running back Jason Snelling to stop a four-yard gain in the fourth quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 7-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ Atlanta Falcons |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010102400/2010/REG7/bengals@falcons |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Dunlap was elevated on the depth chart after Antwan Odom was suspended and Johnathan Fanene and Frostee Rucker sustained injuries.{{cite web |title=Thursday's Injury Report |url=https://www.latimes.com/bs-mtblog-2010-09-thursdays_injury_report_12-story.html |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=Los Angeles Times |date=September 12, 2010 |archive-date=July 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723003622/https://www.latimes.com/bs-mtblog-2010-09-thursdays_injury_report_12-story.html |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |title=Antwan Odom violates NFL's PED policy |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5687593 |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=October 15, 2010}} Fanene, Odom, and Rucker were all placed on injured reserve where they would end the season.{{cite web |title=Bengals place Crocker, Rucker on injured reserve, sign CB Wade |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81c54c32/article/bengals-place-crocker-rucker-on-injured-reserve-sign-cb-wade |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123232359/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81c54c32/article/bengals-place-crocker-rucker-on-injured-reserve-sign-cb-wade |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 23, 2010 |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com |date=November 22, 2010}}{{cite web |title=Bengals place Fanene on injured/reserve |url=https://www.wcpo.com/sports/football/bengals/bengals-place-fanene-on-injured_reserve |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=wcpo.com |author=Preuth, Ian |date=November 18, 2010 |archive-date=July 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723003646/https://www.wcpo.com/sports/football/bengals/bengals-place-fanene-on-injured_reserve |url-status=dead }} On November 14, 2010, Dunlap recorded two solo tackles and made his first career sack during a 23–17 loss at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. Dunlap made his first career sack on quarterback Peyton Manning for a four-yard loss in the second quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 10-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ Indianapolis Colts |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010111402/2010/REG10/bengals@colts |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 14, he collected a season-high four combined tackles and was credited with half a sack in the Bengals' 23–7 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers. On November 25, 2010, Dunlap made three solo tackles and had two sacks on quarterback Mark Sanchez during a 26–10 loss at the New York Jets in Week 12. He earned his first multi-sack performance of his career with his two sacks.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 12-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ New York Jets |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010112502/2010/REG12/bengals@jets |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Dunlap finished his rookie season in 2010 with 24 combined tackles (19 solo), 9.5 sacks, and three pass deflections in 12 games and zero starts.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Carlos Dunlap (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/carlosdunlap/496780/careerstats |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} His 9.5 sacks led the team and set a franchise record for most sacks by a rookie."Carlos Dunlap breaks Bengals' rookie sacks mark," Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2, 2011). Retrieved January 2, 2011.
==2011==
During training camp, Dunlap competed to be a starting defensive end against Robert Geathers, Frostee Rucker, and Michael Johnson.{{cite web |title=Digesting the Bengals |url=http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/broncos/entry/digesting-the-bengals |access-date=July 22, 2018 |website=itsalloverfatman.com |date=September 16, 2011}} Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer named Dunlap the fourth defensive end on the depth chart to start the season, behind Robert Geathers, Michael Johnson, and Frostee Rucker.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart: 09/04/2011 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/123/CIN |access-date=July 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}} In Week 2, Dunlap collected a season-high four solo tackles during a 24–22 loss at the Denver Broncos. On October 2, 2011, Dunlap made his first career start in place of Robert Geathers. He finished the Bengals' 23–20 victory against the Buffalo Bills with two combined tackles and a pass deflection. On November 6, 2011, he made three combined tackles, a pass deflection, and had a season-high two sacks on Titans' quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in a 24–17 win at the Tennessee Titans. He was inactive for the Bengals' Week 10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a hamstring injury. Dunlap aggravated his hamstring injury and was inactive for three more games (Weeks 12–14). In Week 17, Dunlap collected a season-high six combined tackles and was credited with half a sack during a 24–16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He finished the season with 23 combined tackles (11 solo), 4.5 sacks, and three pass deflections in 12 games and one start.
The Cincinnati Bengals finished third in the AFC North with a 9–7 record and earned a wildcard berth. On January 7, 2012, Dunlap appeared in his first career playoff game and made one tackle during a 31–10 loss at the Houston Texans in the AFC Wildcard Game.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Carlos Dunlap (2011) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/carlosdunlap/496780/gamelogs?season=2011 |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
==2012==
During training camp, Dunlap competed to be a starting defensive end against Michael Johnson, Jamaal Anderson, and Derrick Harvey.{{cite web |title=Jamaal Anderson Lined Up As Starting Defensive End On Monday |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2012/7/30/3205257/jamaal-anderson-lined-up-as-starting-defensive-end-on-monday |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=CincyJungle.com |author=Corsenza, Anthony |date=July 30, 2012}} Head coach Marvin Lewis named Dunlap the backup defensive end to begin the season, behind Robert Geathers and Michael Johnson.{{cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals' 2012 Opening Day Depth Chart and Reactions |url=http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2012/08/31/cincinnati-bengals-2012-opening-day-depth-chart-and-reactions/ |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=RantSports.com |author=Porter, Jonathan |date=August 30, 2012}} Dunlap sustained a knee injury during the preseason and was unable to play in the first two games of the regular season (Weeks 1–2).{{cite web |title=Bengals – Browns Injury Report: Carlos Dunlap Returns, & Joe Thomas Limited |url=https://stripehype.com/2012/09/12/bengals-browns-injury-report-carlos-dunlap-returns-joe-thomas-limited/ |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=StripeHype.com |author=Marcum, Jason |date=September 12, 2012}}
==2013==
On July 15, 2013, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Dunlap to a five-year, $39.37 million contract extension with $11.70 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $8 million.{{cite web|title=Source: Carlos Dunlap gets $40M|date=July 15, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9480678/cincinnati-bengals-extend-carlos-dunlap-6-years-40m-source-says|publisher=ESPN|access-date=July 19, 2013}}
==2015==
Dunlap had a breakout season in 2015, recording a career best 13.5 sacks and earning his first Pro Bowl. He was ranked 70th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2016/0ap3000000665062/Top-100-Players-of-2016-No-70-Carlos-Dunlap|title='Top 100 Players of 2016': No. 70 Carlos Dunlap|website=NFL.com}}
==2016==
In 2016, he started all 16 games, recording 49 tackles, eight sacks, three forced fumbles, and 15 passes defensed on his way to his second Pro Bowl. His 15 passes defensed was tied for eighth in the league and were the most by any non-defensive back.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/stats/passes-defended/2016/|title=Passes Defensed: 2016 NFL Season|website=www.sportingcharts.com}}
==2017==
In Week 8 of the 2017 season, he batted a pass from Colts' quarterback Jacoby Brissett and intercepted it and returned it 16 yards for a touchdown in a 24–23 win, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{cite web|title=Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster among Players of Week|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-juju-smith-schuster-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000870664|author=Lam, Quang M.|website=NFL.com|date=November 1, 2017}} He finished the season with 46 tackles, 7.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, and one interception.
==2018==
File:Carlos Dunlap Baker Mayfield 2019.jpg in 2019.]]
On August 28, 2018, Dunlap signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension with the Bengals through the 2021 season.{{cite web|title=Bengals sign Atkins, Dunlap to multi-year extensions|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-sign-atkins-dunlap-to-multi-year-extensions-0ap3000000951965|author=Bergman, Jeremy|website=NFL.com|date=August 28, 2018}}
==2019==
In week 13 against the New York Jets, Dunlap sacked quarterback Sam Darnold three times as the Bengals won their first game of the season 22–6.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128057 |title=Dalton returns and leads Bengals to 1st win, 22-6 over Jets |date=December 1, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=December 1, 2019}} He won the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award for his performance.{{cite web|title=Deshaun Watson, Jared Goff among Players of the Week|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/deshaun-watson-jared-goff-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000001083809|author=Bergman, Jeremy|website=NFL.com|date=December 3, 2019}} In week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, Dunlap sacked Baker Mayfield 2.5 times during the 33–23 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127978 |title=Fond farewell: Andy Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23 |date=December 29, 2019|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=December 29, 2019}}
As the 2020 season progressed, Dunlap openly expressed his desire to want out of Cincinnati after losing playing time and questioning his usage by the coaching staff, including posting to his Twitter that he was selling his house in Cincinnati.{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Bengals trade Carlos Dunlap to Seattle Seahawks|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30208585/cincinnati-bengals-trade-carlos-dunlap-seattle-seahawks-source-says|work=ESPN|date=October 28, 2020}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
==2020==
On October 28, 2020, Dunlap was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for center B. J. Finney and a 2021 seventh-round draft pick.{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Bengals trade DE Carlos Dunlap to Seattle Seahawks|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cincinnati-bengals-trade-de-carlos-dunlap-to-seattle-seahawks|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=October 28, 2020}} Dunlap made his debut with the Seahawks in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. During the game, Dunlap recorded his first sack as a Seahawk on Josh Allen during the 44–34 loss.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills - November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080buf.htm |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football, Dunlap recorded two sacks on Kyler Murray, including one on fourth down late in the fourth quarter to seal a 28–21 Seahawks' win.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks - November 19th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011190sea.htm |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
==2021==
Dunlap was released after the season on March 8, 2021,{{cite web|title=Seahawks Release DE Carlos Dunlap II|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-release-de-carlos-dunlap-ii|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=March 8, 2021}} but re-signed with the team on a two-year contract worth $16.6 million on March 30, 2021.{{cite web |title=Seahawks re-signing DE Carlos Dunlap to two-year, $16.6M deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-re-signing-de-carlos-dunlap-to-two-year-16-6m-deal |work=NFL.com |date=March 25, 2021}}{{cite news |author=Boyle, John |title=Seahawks Re-Sign DE Carlos Dunlap II |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-re-sign-de-carlos-dunlap-ii |website=Seahawks.com |date=March 30, 2021 |access-date=March 30, 2021}}
In the Seahawks week 13 game against the San Francisco 49ers, Dunlap recorded the first safety of his career.{{cite web |date=December 5, 2021 |author=Bell, Gregg |title=Carlos Dunlap, Seahawks defense beats 49ers after offense wouldn't in 30-23 stunner |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article256357087.html |access-date=December 6, 2021 |website=thenewstribune.com}}
On March 18, 2022, Dunlap was released by the Seahawks.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Release Carlos Dunlap II & Kerry Hyder Jr|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-release-carlos-dunlap-ii-kerry-hyder-jr|website=Seahawks.com|date=March 18, 2022}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
Dunlap signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on July 28, 2022.{{cite web | last=McMullen | first=Matt | title=Five Things to Know About New Chiefs’ DE Carlos Dunlap | website=Kansas City Chiefs | date=2022-07-28 | url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-de-carlos-dunlap | access-date=2024-09-21}} Dunlap helped the Chiefs defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, his former team, 23–20 in the AFC Championship Game. On February 12, 2023, they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35 to win Super Bowl LVII.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
NFL career statistics
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD |
2010 || CIN
| 12 || 0 || 24 || 19 || 5 || 9.5 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 | |||||||||||||||
2011 || CIN
| 12 || 1 || 23 || 11 || 12 || 4.5 || 0 || 1 || 35 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 | |||||||||||||||
2012 || CIN
| 14 || 1 || 41 || 34 || 7 || 6.0 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 14 || 14.0 || 14 || 1 || 3 | |||||||||||||||
2013 || CIN
| 16 || 15 || 58 || 39 || 19 || 7.5 || 4 || 1 || 42 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 5 | |||||||||||||||
2014 || CIN
| 16 || 16 || 66 || 40 || 26 || 8.0 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 5 | |||||||||||||||
2015 || CIN
| 16 || 16 || 55 || 37 || 18 || 13.5 || 2 || 1 || 21 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 | |||||||||||||||
2016 || CIN
| 16 || 16 || 49 || 30 || 19 || 8.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 15 | |||||||||||||||
2017 || CIN
| 16 || 16 || 46 || 35 || 11 || 7.5 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 16 || 16.0 || 16 || 1 || 7 | |||||||||||||||
2018 || CIN
| 16 || 16 || 47 || 31 || 16 || 8.0 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8 | |||||||||||||||
2019 || CIN
| 14 || 14 || 63 || 39 || 24 || 9.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8 | |||||||||||||||
rowspan="2"|2020 || CIN
| 7 || 4 || 18 || 13 || 5 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 | |||||||||||||||
SEA
| 8 || 6 || 14 || 7 || 7 || 6.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 | |||||||||||||||
2021 || SEA
|| 17 || 2 || 34 || 24 || 11 || 8.5 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 7 | |||||||||||||||
2022 || style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC
| 17 || 2 || 39 || 25 || 14 || 4.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8 | |||||||||||||||
colspan="2"| Career{{cite web|title=Carlos Dunlap Stats|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13274/carlos-dunlap|website=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=May 14, 2015}} || 197 || 125 || 578 || 384 || 194 || 100.0 || 22 || 9 || 100 || 1 || 2 || 30 || 15.0 || 16 || 2 || 77 |
Personal life
Dunlap graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth and Community Sciences finishing his degree online. In May 2016, Dunlap graduated from the University of Miami with a Master of Business Administration.{{cite web|title=Bengals notes: Dunlap's degrees offer double dose of pride|url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/bengals-notes-dunlap-degrees-offer-double-dose-pride/9gXw7zzUrvwcL1qDg2otxK/|author=Morrison, Jay|website=daytondailynews.com|date=May 9, 2016}}
See also
References
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- [https://floridagators.com/sports/football/roster/carlos-dunlap/1448 Florida Gators bio]
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