4 free-agent options for the Steelers at outside linebacker

The Steelers may need to replace Bud Dupree and free agency could be the best way to go.

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There is a real possibility the Pittsburgh Steelers will need to replace two outside linebackers this offseason. Bud Dupree is going to be looking for a massive offseason payday Pittsburgh might not be able to match. And Anthony Chickillo and his limited production could make him an easy cap casualty.

You can’t replace everyone via the draft so Pittsburgh might need to dig in for a mid-tier edge rusher to help fill in the gaps on the depth chart. Here are four to consider.

Dante Fowler

After being a first-round pick in 2016, it took Fowler some time to finally grow into his draft slot. But in 2019 with the Los Angeles Rams, Fowler had a breakout similar to Dupree with 11.5 sacks. If the Steelers don’t want to spend the money on Dupree, Fowler should come slightly cheaper.