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King Dunlap | Tackle

Team: San Diego Chargers
Age / DOB:  (27) / 9/14/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'9' / 330
College: Auburn
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ESPN's Matt Williamson believes the Chargers have "the worst left tackle situation in the NFL."
Williamson is former scout for the Browns. Here's his take on King Dunlap, who is currently penciled in as the Chargers' starter: "He has great size, but he is heavy-footed and can really struggle to play low enough due to his extreme height. At best, he is a right tackle athlete and not suited to playing on the left side." The Chargers also lost their top guard, Louis Vasquez, in free agency. We're not sure how Philip Rivers sleeps at night. May 7 - 12:33 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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King Dunlap - T - Chargers

The Union-Tribune San Diego's Kevin Acee expects the Chargers to begin the season with King Dunlap at left tackle.

Acee believes journeyman Kevin Haslam could "perhaps" get a shot, but doesn't consider Mike Harris a candidate on the blindside after he got brutalized in place of Jared Gaither last season. A replacement-level talent, Dunlap has made just 19 starts in 52 career appearances. It's probably going to be another long year for declining veteran Philip Rivers.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 6 - 9:37 AM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

Chargers coach Mike McCoy declined to name King Dunlap his starting left tackle.

The Jared Gaither meltdown and release has left the Chargers dreadfully thin on Philip Rivers' blind side. Dunlap is the best in-house candidate right now, but he's a backup-caliber talent. "We're going to bring in some other guys over time and get competition together," McCoy conceded. The Chargers could target Oklahoma LT Lane Johnson with the No. 11 overall pick in the draft.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Apr 2 - 10:34 AM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

Chargers agreed to terms with OT King Dunlap, formerly of the Eagles.

Dunlap is not the answer to the Chargers' blindside woes. He was routinely beaten as a pass protector while in Philadelphia, but he's much better depth than undrafted free agent Michael Harris provided in 2012.
Related: Eagles
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mar 12 - 5:33 PM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

The Eagles will move King Dunlap back to left tackle, Danny Watkins will be at right guard, and Dennis Kelly will play right tackle going forward.

This move gets the struggling Demetress Bell off the field. Bell yielded five QB pressures and two sacks in the Eagles' Week 10 loss to the Cowboys. Kelly gave up five pressures of his own against Dallas, with one converted for a sack. LG Evan Mathis says this is a stronger grouping, but we're not confident they will be able to turn things around and effectively protect Nick Foles this Sunday against the Redskins.
Related: Danny Watkins, Dennis Kelly
Source: Les Bowen on Twitter
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 04:16:00 PM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

A source tells CSN Philly that King Dunlap has been reinstalled as the Eagles' starting left tackle.

Dunlap started the first two games of the year, hurt his hamstring and was then "Pipped" by Demetress Bell. The coaches reevaluated the situation during the bye week and determined that Dunlap is the more reliable option on this scuffling offensive line. Michael Vick has been sacked 17 times in six games.
Related: Demetress Bell
Source: CSN Philly
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 09:32:00 AM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

Eagles LT King Dunlap (hamstring) will return to practice Wednesday.

Coach Andy Reid wouldn't commit to giving Dunlap his starting job back. Demetress Bell has filled in the last two weeks and fared reasonably well against two aggressive defenses in the Cardinals and Giants.
Related: Demetress Bell
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 09:20:00 AM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

Eagles LT King Dunlap (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the Cardinals.

Dunlap pulled a hamstring last week against the Ravens. Demetress Bell filled in and did a fine job, so he will get the start this week. If Bell performs well, Dunlap could be relegated to back-up duties upon his return.
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 04:39:00 PM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

Eagles LT King Dunlap (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 3.

Dunlap pulled a hamstring during Sunday's win over the Ravens. Demetress Bell stepped in and handled himself well, leading to whispers that Dunlap could get "pipped."
Related: Demetress Bell
Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 12:28:00 PM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

Eagles LT King Dunlap left Sunday's game against the Ravens with a hamstring strain and did not return.

The Eagles lost Dunlap and starting C Jason Kelce (knee) in this one. Demetress Bell had to come on at the left tackle spot, a problem area ever since All-Pro Jason Peters (Achilles) went down in the offseason. It's a concern heading into next week's game against the Cardinals.
Related: Demetress Bell
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 06:55:00 PM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

King Dunlap has won the Eagles' starting left tackle job.

It's a good sign that Dunlap, a 2008 seventh-round pick, has developed into a capable starter, but the team can't be happy that Demetress Bell couldn't beat him out after signing a five-year, $34.5 million deal in April. Both Dunlap and Bell are major downgrades from Jason Peters, regardless.
Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 12:23:00 PM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

King Dunlap has continued to run as the Eagles' starting left tackle.

Expect Dunlap to start Monday's third preseason game against the Patriots. The Philadelphia Inquirer says that if Dunlap handles himself well, he'll open the regular season as the starter. It's a surprise after the Eagles initially tabbed Demetress Bell as Jason Peters' (Achilles') replacement, paying Bell a large sum of money. Bell has struggled mightily against odd-man fronts.
Related: Demetress Bell
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 09:39:00 AM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

King Dunlap is running as the Eagles' starting left tackle in Saturday's practice.

The Eagles said Demetress Bell would have to beat out Dunlap for left-tackle duties after signing a five-year, $34.5 million deal in April, and they're putting their money where their mouth is. Bell struggled in Thursday's preseason opener, but he's a heavy favorite to beat out Dunlap.
Related: Demetress Bell
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 09:55:00 AM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

OT King Dunlap admitted he was frustrated when the Eagles signed Demetress Bell.

When Jason Peters (Achilles) went down, Dunlap assumed that it was his time to step into the starting left tackle gig. The organization didn't see it that way, adding Bell so the 6'9" Dunlap could stick in the swing tackle role. Dunlap will be a free agent after this season.
Source: CSN Philly
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 12:00:00 PM
King Dunlap - T - Chargers

Eagles re-signed OT King Dunlap to a one-year contract.

The 6-foot-9 Dunlap started one game at left tackle and another at left guard last season before a November concussion sent him to the sidelines for a month. He'll return as the swing tackle behind LT Jason Peters and RT Todd Herremans.
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 08:58:00 AM

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