One of the signings (or re-signings, for that matter) that I was most excited about during the 2021 offseason was Carlos Dunlap. When the Seattle Seahawks acquired Dunlap in mid-2020 from the Cincinnati Bengals, he immediately became an important force on the defensive line, racking up six sacks with the team during eight appearances (incl. playoffs).
However, more than halfway through the season, it’s clear that this signing has failed. Although Dunlap’s contract wasn’t massive, and the Seahawks have plenty of cap-room, he hasn’t played up to expectations, nor to the two-year, $8.5 million guaranteed deal the Seahawks signed him to.