Bud Dupree's future in Pittsburgh remains hazy after the Steelers were unable to sign the outside linebacker to a long-term deal ahead of Wednesday's deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to a multiyear contract.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported he was one of 12 players who couldn't agree to an extension before the 4 p.m. ET cutoff.
The Steelers used the franchise tag on Dupree this offseason, which will pay him $15.8 million in 2020 on a one-year deal. The 6'4", 269-pounder also filed a grievance to be classified as a defensive end, which would raise his salary to $17.