Bud Dupree finished his fifth season with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a high note, showing what he is capable of doing when he is finally fully healthy and is firing on all cylinders. He concluded the season with career-highs almost across the board, totaling 68 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles, among other notable accomplishments.
The only question remains whether or not his best season in Pittsburgh will be his last. After playing out the fifth-year option on his rookie contract as a former first-round draft pick, Dupree is due to become an unrestricted free agent and hit the open market in March, at which point all 32 teams will have the opportunity to bid for his services.