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Rooney ‘Optimistic’ Dupree Will Be In Pittsburgh In 2020, Experience With Bell Won’t Make Them Shy Away From Franchise Tag

One thing the Pittsburgh Steelers know on an organizational level is that they both want and are confident that they will be able to retain Bud Dupree, the five-year veteran outside linebacker, for the 2020 season. What is less certain is by what means they will approach that priority.

I think the key thing is we want to make sure we keep Bud here for next season”, Art Rooney told Bob Labriola earlier this week. “I don’t really want to speculate on the contract situation and how we’ll resolve it, other than to say we’re optimistic that we’ll get Bud back for another season”.