Steelers edge defender Bud Dupree has been at the center of discussion in Pittsburgh this offseason. Coming off an excellent season in which he finished with 68 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 16 tackles for a loss, and 4 forced fumbles, Dupree is due for a massive extension.
While Dupree had a good year in 2019, his estimated market value should really scare the Steelers out of giving him a massive new contract extension. According to Spotrac.com, Dupree’s market value is estimated at $16.6 million per season. This would instantly make Dupree the second-highest-paid player on the team next to Ben Roethlisberger, and the 9th highest-paid edge defender in the NFL, according to Over the Cap.