4 EDGE defenders Bengals should target in 2020 NFL free agency

Here are some edge defenders for the Bengals to target in free agency.

Bud Dupree

Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) celebrates a sack against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Dupree is easily the priciest free agent listed here after a breakout season, though it remains to be seen if teams will actually buy into the idea of the breakout and pay him big.

But the familiarity within the AFC North helps. Dupree shed the bust label in 2019 after Pittsburgh made him a No. 22 pick in 2015. He erupted with 11.5 sacks, 11 hurries and 28 pressures with 68 total tackles on nearly 1,000 snaps.

Suddenly a complete player on his highest snap count total in five years, Dupree is an interesting buy as he turns 27 and perhaps heads into his prime. If the Bengals want to improve and hurt a rival, this is one way.

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