For many Steelers fans (including myself), the dream of having former first round pick Bud Dupree return to Pittsburgh has vanished.
It was reported Friday morning that Dupree had agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, giving Dupree a chance to earn a starting job while being able to recoup his value in 2023 with another potential bite at the apple next offseason. That wouldn’t have been the case in Pittsburgh as it was reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the Steelers were indeed interested in signing Dupree, but likely wanted him to commit to a two-year deal where he would have been relegated to a rotational/backup role behind T.