Chargers offensive tackle King Dunlap arrested

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle King Dunlap was arrested in Nashville Thursday night for allegedly violating a protective order.

Dunlap’s attorney Worrick Robinson told WKRN-TV in Nashville that Dunlap’s girlfriend — who requested an order of protection against him on Feb. 10 — asked if he needed to pick up clothes before his trip back to San Diego. That’s when neighbors noticed Dunlap’s car in the driveway.

Below is the statement Robinson gave to WKRN:

“This event was a misunderstanding between the parties as to what was allowed under the order. 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.”

Dunlap, 31, has been released on bond. He is entering his ninth season in the NFL and fifth with the Chargers. Dunlap is under contract with Los Angeles through the 2018 season.