The former Steeler has spent time with the Titans and Falcons, as well
The Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart of edge rushers is thin. Pittsburgh currently has All-Pro T.J. Watt and rising star Alex Highsmith coming off the edge, and 2023 fourth-round pick Nick Herbig as the preliminary backup. However, Pittsburgh could be looking to bring in an old friend to play a reserve role.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers have had talks with edge rusher Bud Dupree about a reunion.
Dupree just visited the Los Angeles Chargers, and has been in communication with the Steelers and Falcons.
Free-agent LB Bud Dupree concluded a visit with the Los Angeles Chargers, per source. Dupree also has been talking with the Falcons and Steelers, two of the three NFL teams for which he has played.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2024
Dupree was a first-round draft pick of the Steelers in 2015 out of Kentucky. He spent six seasons with the Steelers from 2015-20, racking up 39.5 sacks, including a career high 11.5 sacks in 2019. Dupree signed with the Titans ahead of the 2021 season, but injuries limited his production. He signed with the Falcons ahead of 2023 where he had 6.5 sacks in 16 games.