SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 09: Carlos Dunlap #43 of the Seattle Seahawks lines up for play in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lumen Field on January 09, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
The Seattle Seahawks released veteran defensive end Carlos Dunlap on Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The news comes one day after the team was reportedly trying to reach terms on a contract extension in order to lower his $14 million cap hit in 2021. In light of that progression, it seems that Dunlap could be in play as a re-signing on a less expensive deal to remain in the Pacific Northwest.