Seattle Seahawks’ Carlos Dunlap on Russell Wilson: ‘He told me he’s with us and he’s here to stay’
Updated Apr 07, 2021;
Posted Apr 07, 2021
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap said quarterback Russell Wilson told him he s not going anywhere after an offseason of trade speculation.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson have been at or near the top of the NFL news during much of the offseason. The question of whether the Seahawks will trade the star quarterback continues to be the subject of speculation.
Defensive end Carlos Dunlap provided a little clarity to the situation while speaking to reporters on Tuesday following the official announcement he was returning to the Seahawks after signing a two-year contract worth up to $16.6 million.
Dunlap got needed assurances before returning to Seattle
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Denver Broncos starting quarterback in 2021 is completely in the air
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NFL notebook: Nike suspends sponsorship of Deshaun Watson amid allegations
Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault or harassment in lawsuits filed by 22 women.
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Nike has suspended its endorsement contract with Deshaun Watson amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment against the Houston Texans quarterback.
“We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson,” Nike said in a statement released Wednesday. “We will continue to closely monitor the situation.”
Watson has been accused of sexual assault or harassment in lawsuits filed by 22 women. One of those women, Ashley Solis, said Tuesday during a news conference that she was assaulted and traumatized when she tried to give Watson a massage in March 2020.
Bengals release RB Bernard after 8 seasons
The Cincinnati Bengals released running back Giovani Bernard on Wednesday after eight seasons with the team, A second-round pick of the Bengals in 2013, Bernard rushed for 416 yards and three touchdowns last season, adding 355 yards and three touchdowns receiving.
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CINCINNATI The Cincinnati Bengals continued to part with veterans when they released running back Giovani Bernard on Wednesday.
Bernard, a free agent, played his entire eight-year NFL career in Cincinnati and established himself as a reliable blocking back and receiver. The 29-year-old Bernard became a starter for the last 10 games of 2020 after Joe Mixon suffered a foot injury.