Bud Dupree
LB - Los Angeles Chargers
Week 17 Outlook
32°Availability
According to Zach Klein of WSB-Ch.2 Atlanta, the Atlanta Falcons are signing LB Bud Dupree to a one-year deal.
Fantasy Impact
Dupree's best seasons came back in 2019 and 2020 when he had 11.5 and 8.0 sacks, respectively, rushing in a talented rotation in Pittsburgh. Despite struggling to show the same dominance in Tennessee, the Falcons could provide Dupree an opportunity to revive his career. At the age of 30, Dupree joins an Atlanta defensive front that has accrued plenty of talent over the offseason.
The Tennessee Titans are expected to release Bud Dupree. The veteran was due $17 million for the 2023 season.
Fantasy Impact
The 30-year-old pass rusher tallied seven sacks in 17 games over two seasons with the Titans. With teams always looking for players to rush the quarterback, Dupree should have multiple offers coming his way in free agency.
The Tennessee Titans have listed LB Bud Dupree as inactive for TNF against the Green Bay Packers.
Fantasy Impact
Dupree will miss his second game in a row and his fourth this season with a hip injury. Dupree has three sacks this season, so the Titans will need to rely on defensive depth against a solid Packers OL. Among other inactives are K Randy Bullock, DB Elijah Molden and Amani Hooker, C Ben Jones, TE Kevin Rader and DL Naquan Jones.
Per beat writer Dale Lolley, LB Bud Dupree (abdomen) has been designated to return from injured reserve by the Titans.
Fantasy Impact
Dupree being activated from IR is a big step in the right direction for the Tennessee LB but this still isn't a guarantee that he will be available in Week 15 to face his former team, the Steelers. Dupree has been out since Week 10 with the same abdomen injury and the Titans are hoping he can help their defense although he only had one sack in six games prior.
The Tennessee Titans have activated LB Bud Dupree off of the PUP list. Dupree tore his ACL last season but is now ready to join his new team, per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk.
Fantasy Impact
Bud Dupree is the most significant addition to the Titans defense this season, and the expectations are high. He had eight sacks last season and 11.5 sacks in 2019. The Titans sorely needed an elite pass rusher, and Dupree fits the mold. We will see if he's the same player as he recovers from the injury.
