It might be the single highest priority for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 off-season. 2015 first-round draft pick Bud Dupree had a breakout year in 2019 and is now scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. Even head coach Mike Tomlin admitted in his final press conference of the season that keeping Dupree is a high priority for the Steelers.
But can the two sides reach a deal? And if they can’t, are the Steelers prepared to use their other options in order to retain Dupree for 2020?
Some have speculated that the Steelers would be willing to use the franchise tag on Dupree for the 2020 season in hopes of signing him to a long-term deal.