Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap both have become franchise players, and household names on the Bengals defense. Both established pro bowlers, Dunlap and Atkins were the top priority to be resigned before the season. Trailing franchise leader Eddie Edwards, who has 83.5 sacks, Dunlap is second on the Bengals’ All-Time sacks list with 64.5 and Atkins is not far behind with 61. Edwards technically had 47.5, but during his first five seasons sacks weren’t recorded as an official stat.
In their 8th season with the Bengals, the franchise finally showed their faith by extending them.