Carlos Dunlap II is reportedly waiting out the free agent market and believes he can help out a contender this season.

Fantasy Impact

Dunlap was a free agent around this team last year as well before he eventually won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs. "I can help another team get one of their own or help the Chiefs again," Dunlap said in an interview. "The Chiefs haven't ruled that out, but currently it's a waiting game." He was utilized in a situational role with Kansas City last season and he'll likely be looking for a similar role this year whether it's back with the Chiefs or on a new team.

According to Adam Schefter, Carlos Dunlap will be visiting with the Kansas City Chiefs tonight as he enters his 13th season in the NFL.

Fantasy Impact

Dunlap spent 11 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before being traded to Seattle where he played 25 games. Even at 33, Dunlap has still managed to produce, racking up 8.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss in 2021. The Chiefs added edge-rusher George Karlaftis in the first round as they continue to try and add value to the position group, similarly to the Melvin Ingram move last season. The Chiefs DST has an average draft position of DST15, according to FantasyPros.

Carlos Dunlap re-signs with Seattle on a 2-year $16.6M deal with $8.5M guaranteed.

Fantasy Impact

Dunlap was solid off the edge with Seattle last season after his departure from the Bengals. It will be interesting to see if the veteran DL can make an impact in IDP fantasy leagues.

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Seahawks are releasing veteran DL Carlos Dunlap after acquiring him from Cincinnati in a trade last season.

Fantasy Impact

The release of Dunlap does not come as a surprise as the move saves the Seahawks $14 million in cap space for 2021. Seattle seems to be indicated it would still like to bring back the veteran pass rusher on a lesser deal.

Seahawks’ DE Carlos Dunlap (foot) will not play in Sunday’s Week 14 contest against the Jets.

Fantasy Impact

Dunlap was unable to practice all and was ruled out for Sunday's game. The Seahawks will start LDE L.J. Collier in his place. Even without Dunlap, the Seahawks are a popular streamer DST against the winless Jets in Week 14.