The Los Angeles Chargers today signed outside linebacker Bud Dupree.
A former first-round selection of Pittsburgh in 2015, Dupree has appeared in 119 career games and made 99 starts for the Steelers, Titans and Falcons, totaling 305 tackles (213 solo). The dynamic pass rusher has added 53.0 sacks, 69 tackles for loss, 89 quarterback hits, an interception, 15 passes defensed and 12 forced fumbles. In seven career postseason games, Dupree has made six starts and registered 27 tackles (19 solo), 1.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, four quarterback hits and a pass breakup.
Dupree saw his most productive season with the Steelers in 2019, setting career highs in sacks (11.5), tackles (68), solo stops (49), tackles for loss (16), quarterback hits (17) and forced fumbles (four). He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in Week 9 of that season, helping the Steelers to a two-point victory over the Colts by posting two sacks, a forced fumble, a recovery and three quarterback hits.
The Macon, Ga., native appeared in 47 career games at the University of Kentucky, ending his career ranked No. 2 in program history with 23.5 sacks. Over his four seasons (2011-14) as a Wildcat, Dupree totaled 247 tackles (146 solo), four forced fumbles, a recovery and a pick. He was voted a team captain as a senior and earned honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference following each of his final three seasons in Lexington, Ky.
The Los Angeles Chargers today signed outside linebacker Bud Dupree.
Detail view of a crucial catch and social justice sticker for Antwon Rose Jr. on the the helmet of Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) has ball stripped away by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) rushes the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree (48) rushes against Titus Howard (71) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree (48) stands on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree (48) yells after a play against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree (48) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Titans 17-14. (John McGillen via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) works during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons tied 13-13. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Green Bay Packers guard Zach Tom (50) recovers the fumble of Green Bay Packers as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) defends Josiah Deguara (81) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 21-19. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 29-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
