The latest rumor going around is the Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to use the franchise tag on outside linebacker Bud Dupree. Dupree had a breakout season in 2019, after struggling to get any traction through his first four seasons. Pittsburgh still gave Dupree his fifth-year option despite never getting more than 6.0 sacks in a season. Dupree rewarded them with 11.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss.
Should the Steelers use the franchise tag on Bud Dupree?
The latest rumor going around is the Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to use the franchise tag on outside linebacker Bud Dupree. Dupree had a breakout season in 2019, after struggling to get any traction through his first four seasons. Pittsburgh still gave Dupree his fifth-year option despite never getting more than 6.0 sacks in a season. Dupree rewarded them with 11.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss.