Chargers offensive tackle King Dunlap was arrested late Thursday night for violating a protective order in Nashville, according to Davidson County court records.
The 31-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on March 7.
“We are aware of the situation involving King Dunlap,” a Chargers spokesperson said in a statement. “We will continue to gather information and monitor the situation as the legal process runs its course.”
Dunlap, who was booked early Friday morning, was released after posting $1,000 bond.
The arrest was first reported by WKRN, an ABC TV affiliate. Dunlap’s attorney Worrick Robinson told WKRN that the player was preparing to leave Nashville for San Diego, and was attempting to get his clothes from his girlfriend.
“This event was a misunderstanding between the parties as to what was allowed under the order,” Robinson wrote in a statement to the TV station. “They had been discussing a joint resolution. This was not an egregious event, but two parties trying to come to a mutual understanding. Unfortunately a literal reading of the order meant absolutely no contact, and we trust the facts will resolve all issues in a favorable way for Mr. Dunlap.”
The 31-year-old has started 46 games for the Chargers over the past four seasons, missing several appearances due to injuries. He has two years left on his contract, which was restructured in March 2016 and is set to pay him over $10 million through the next two seasons.
The Nashville native, who played college ball at Auburn, entered the NFL in 2008 as a seventh-round pick by the Eagles.
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