BUD DUPREE NEWS

Steelers LB Dupree looks to prove breakout 2019 was no fluke

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree is betting on himself once again

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bud Dupree has ‘bittersweet’ feelings about possibly playing final season with Steelers Flashing a broad smile, Dupree said he and the Steelers “came close” on a two-year, $200 million deal. Dupree said he turned down the offer...

AUGUST 31, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers pass rusher Bud Dupree, coming off a career year, knows he’s in ‘the driver’s seat’ in 2020 Dupree is set to become a free agent in 2020.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM

Ben's back and the Steelers believe the playoffs are, too

The Pittsburgh Steelers believe the return of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will thrust them back into the playoff mix in 2020

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roethlisberger's return makes Steelers major factor in 2020

The Pittsburgh Steelers believe the return of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will put them in contention for a return to the postseason

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watt's Up; Steelers LB TJ Watt stepping into spotlight

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker TJ Watt is stepping out of the shadow cast by older brother JJ

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brain games; Steelers want LB Bush to take mental leap

The Pittsburgh Steelers liked what they saw from inside linebacker Devin Bush in 2019

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben's back: Roethlisberger's return to hit full go at camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers will stay at home during training camp for the first time in 54 years

JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys' Prescott doesn't get deal to replace franchise tag

Dak Prescott is set to play the 2020 season under the franchise tag after the Dallas Cowboys and their star quarterback couldn't agree on a long-term contract

JULY 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The window to sign Bud Dupree to a long-term contract is officially closed The Steelers and Dupree had until 4PM Wednesday to work out a new deal

JULY 15, 2020 • BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM

Predicting the fate of Bud Dupree and the impending franchise tag deadline With the July 15th deadline about 24 hours away, will there be any last-minute changes?

JULY 14, 2020 • BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM

Around the AFC North: Steelers’ Bud Dupree Reportedly Files Grievance Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson (Ochocinco) challenges rookie Tee Higgins. Browns pass rusher Olivier Vernon agrees to restructure...

JULY 13, 2020 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Bud Dupree didn’t do anything wrong in his franchise tag dispute Most of the criticism the Steelers’ pass-rusher has received over his grievance with the NFL has been unwarranted.

JULY 13, 2020 • BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM

Files grievance Dupree has officially filed a grievance three months after signing his franchise tag with hopes that he can be paid as a defensive end rather than a linebacker, Jelani Scott of NFL...

Impact Dupree has accumulated 200 tackles, 31.5 sacks, nine pass deflections and six forced fumbles in 70 games (55 starts) since being drafted 22nd overall in the 2015 NFL Draft. He is set to make $15.8 million after getting franchised as a linebacker, but should he get reclassified as a defensive end, it will net him roughly $2 million more. The 27-year-old is still hoping to work out a long-term contract with the Steelers.

JULY 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Steelers' Bud Dupree Files Grievance, Wants to Be Paid as Defensive End Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher Bud Dupree has filed a grievance with the NFL in hopes that he will be re-classified from a linebacker to a...

JULY 10, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Bud Dupree Files Grievance About Franchise Tag Bud Dupree received the franchise tag from the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this offseason and he plans on signing his tender. With that bein...

JULY 10, 2020 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM

Steelers' Bud Dupree files grievance three months after signing tag Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher Bud Dupree has filed a grievance with hopes that he’ll be paid as a defensive end rather than a linebacker,...

JULY 10, 2020 • NFL.COM

Report: Bud Dupree files grievance to be classified as a defensive end It appears a deal is nowhere close as Dupree wants to be listed at another position to make more money.

JULY 10, 2020 • BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM

Will Alex Highsmith eventually push Bud Dupree off the Steelers roster? Breaking down every player one-by-one alphabetically on the Steelers current 90-man roster

JULY 4, 2020 • BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Highsmith could make Bud Dupree expendable The Pittsburgh Steelers may have found a natural replacement for edge rusher Bud Dupree in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers did a...

JUNE 30, 2020 • NFLMOCKS.COM

Bud Dupree named best candidate for the Steelers to trade In a recent article by Bleacher Report, Dupree was listed as the Steelers most likely candidate to get moved before the start of the season

JUNE 23, 2020 • BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM

Can Bud Dupree build off his breakout 2019 season? Breaking down every player one-by-one alphabetically on the Steelers current 90-man roster

JUNE 20, 2020 • BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM

Was a franchise tag for Bud Dupree the right move by the Steelers? The Pittsburgh Steelers officially franchise-tagged pass rusher, Bud Dupree. Was this the best-case scenario for the team? NFL teams were ma...

MARCH 17, 2020 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers place franchise tag on Bud Dupree The Steelers will have linebacker Bud Dupree for at least one more season.

MARCH 16, 2020 • ELLWOODCITYLEDGER.COM

Steelers place franchise tag on OLB Dupree as Foster retires

The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding onto outside linebacker Bud Dupree

MARCH 16, 2020