The Tennessee Titans are expected to release linebacker Bud Dupree in the near future, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Dupree is due to make $17 million this season, and the Titans will save cap space by parting ways with him.
Unfortunately for Dupree, he found out the news of his release via Twitter in a since-deleted tweet from his personal account.
Looks like Bud Dupree found out he's getting released via Twitter 😅 pic.twitter.com/j38d8F4hcL
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 6, 2023
Looks like Bud Dupree tweeted and deleted real fast pic.twitter.com/57fsoDfWmQ
— Nick Suss (@nicksuss) March 6, 2023
Dupree's production this past season was lackluster, and he ranked just 126th in Pro Football Focus' defensive grades among EDGE players in 2022. Additionally, he suffered a pectoral injury late in the season, which may sideline him into summer camps.
This past season, the 29-year-old recorded 18 total tackles, four sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
The #Titans are expected to release pass-rusher Bud Dupree, sources say, the former big-ticket FA signing who was due $17M this season. More player turnover to reallocate resources, as another veteran pass-rusher hits the market.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2023
However, entering his age-30 season, Dupree is really nothing more than decent depth at this point. As a result, the Titans have decided to release him and move on.
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