In news that should surprise no Pittsburgh Steelers’ fan, the team has reportedly informed OLB Bud Dupree they will not be franchise tagging him this year. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he will hit free agency.
LB Bud Dupree, Pittsburgh’s franchise player last year, has been informed that he will not be franchised again this year, per league source. Dupree is headed to free agency.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021
The odds of the Steelers franchise-tagging Dupree or any other free agent were remote.