NFL CAREER – The lone undrafted rookie free agent to start the 2008 season on the club's active roster, Dunbar proved his worth with his inspired play on special teams, where he tied for third on the club with 16 tackles. His reckless tackling also carried over to the defense, where he had seven stops and added a pair of pass deflections. Dunbar appeared in 15 games, starting two early in the season when Scott Fujita was injured.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints to active roster from practice squad, 9/6/08; Waived by Saints, 8/31/08; Signed by New Orleans to a three-year contract as an undrafted free agent, 4/30/08.

2008 – Appeared in 15 games with two starts and recorded seven tackles (two solo) and two pass defenses and added 16 special teams tackles…Made first career start at strong-side linebacker at Washington, Sept. 14, and notched five tackles (two solo) and two pass defenses…Had a big night on special teams vs. Minnesota, Oct. 6, making a career-high three solo tackles as well as throwing key blocks on Reggie Bush's two punt return touchdowns.

COLLEGE – Two-year starter and captain at Boston College, notching 269 career tackles with 2.5 sacks and a pair of interceptions over his 46-game career…As a junior tied an NCAA Division I-A record when he returned two fumbles for touchdowns in the same game.

PERSONAL – Born in Syracuse, N.Y…All-state running back and also played linebacker at Thomas J. Corcoran (Syracuse, N.Y.) HS.