20 candidates for NFL franchise or transition tags

Dak Prescott heads a list of 20 candidates for the NFL’s franchise and tags.

15. Bud Dupree, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Coach Mike Tomlin has made it clear that the Steelers want to keep Dupree, who had 11.5 sacks last season. But cap space will be tight as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will take up $33.5 million. That makes franchising Dupree a real possibility.