Defensive end Carlos Dunlap is entering the final year of his contract, and both he and the Cincinnati Bengals have talked about their interest in getting a long-term extension done.
Dunlap is slated to make $7 million during the 2018 NFL season, and although he hasn't talked about holding out, he did skip the voluntary part of the OTA's practice. It was probably a smart decision on his part to skip the voluntary workouts because you never know what can happen. Just a few weeks ago Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry tore his ACL and was lost for the season.
Dunlap talked at his football camp about the desire for the new contract, and he said he isn't worried about it yet because he knows what he can do on the football field.
“I’m not worried about the contract yet man,” Dunlap said, via Scott Eisberg of WCIV. “You just go out here and you play football. The film that I put out there already speaks for itself, I feel like I’ve already earned the respect of my peers. I’ve been fortunate enough to be an All-Star, being in the Pro Bowl. The film speaks for itself. I’m just going to continue to put good film out there and let whatever happens happen.”
Cincinnati is set to start the mandatory minicamps next week and reading into Dunlap's comment, it sure sounds like he will be in attendance for those.
The Bengals have said it's a priority to get a long-term extension done for both Dunlap and Geno Atkins, and both are expected to cost a pretty penny.
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