Sources: Cincinnati Bengals tell Carlos Dunlap to stay home amid trade talks

The Cincinnati Bengals have told defensive end Carlos Dunlap to stay home rather than come to work Wednesday as the team sorts out his future, sources confirmed to ESPN's Dianna Russini.

The Bengals have had trade talks centered on their disgruntled pass-rusher, and those are continuing, according to the sources.

NFL Network first reported the news.

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Tensions involving Dunlap escalated Sunday during the Bengals' 37-34 loss to the visiting Cleveland Browns. After the Browns scored the winning touchdown with 11 seconds left, Dunlap got into an argument with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo regarding playcalling, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN's Ben Baby.