Report: Seahawks releasing Carlos Dunlap

Carlos Dunlap (43) and Jarran Reed (90) Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Seahawks releasing two-time Pro Bowl DE Carlos Dunlap

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Mar 8, 2021 1:11 PM ET

The Seattle Seahawks are parting ways with veteran defensive end Carlos Dunlap after just half a season.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks have informed Dunlap that they will release him.

The #Seahawks have informed pass-rusher Carlos Dunlap that they are releasing him, source said, saving $14M in cap space.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2021

The Cincinnati Bengals traded Dunlap to Seattle in October in exchange for offensive lineman B.J. Finney and a seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

He was slated to earn $10.1 million in base salary next season and carried a $14 million cap hit.

In eight games with the Seahawks, Dunlap recorded 14 tackles, five sacks and 14 quarterback hits. He spent 11 seasons with the Bengals before being moved to Seattle, recording 82.5 sacks and making it to two Pro Bowls with Cincy.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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