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Why did the Bengals trade Carlos Dunlap? What you need to know about the timeline of the deal

The Cincinnati Bengals traded two-time Pro Bowler and a former Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee on Wednesday for Seattle Seahawks' offensive lineman and seventh round draft pick.

Carlos Dunlap, who recorded 81.5 sacks in his 11 seasons with the Bengals, will head to Seattle for offensive lineman B.J. Finney and a draft pick, ending a tumultuous few weeks for the Bengals.

Dunlap, a key member for five Bengals' playoff teams under former coach Marvin Lewis, saw his playing time limited in 2020 as the Bengals have started the season 1-5-1.

Dunlap is second in franchise history in sacks, trailing only Eddie Edwards' 83.