The Atlanta Falcons keep making an addition to their defense. According to multiple reports, the Falcons just signed veteran linebacker Bud Dupree to a one-year deal.
NFL Network’s insider Ian Rapoport reported that Dupree, who previously played with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans, received a contract that is worth “up to $5 million.”
Dupree joins a lengthy list of addition the Falcons made on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. The team either signed or traded for nine defensive players, including All-Pro safety Jessie Bates, veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, and talented corner Jeff Okudah.
Bud Dupree spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Steelers before signing a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Titans in 2021. Despite being expected to be a standout contributor in Tennessee, Dupree’s time with the Titans went poorly. Injuries have limited him to 22 games in two years, while he only managed 35 tackles and 7.0 sacks.
Dupree was released by the Titans in March in what was one of the first major moves by new general manager Ran Carthon. The 30-year-old was linked with several teams since then, with a return to the Steelers rumored to be on the table.
