Steelers Linebacker Bud Dupree Out For The Season With Injury

Pittsburgh PA

03 December, 2020

7:44 AM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The Steelers Super Bowl hopes took a major hit in the team's sloppy 19-14 win Wednesday over the Baltimore Ravens when star linebacker Bud Dupree suffered a season-ending injury. Dupree suffered a torn ACL in a non-contact play. Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Thursday that he won't play again in 2020. Dupree had 31 tackles and eight sacks through 11 games. He was playing the season on a franchise tag and is slated to become a free agent in March. The injury could derail his chances to get a lucrative multi-year contract from the Steelers or another team. Dupree is the second starting linebacker to suffer a season-ending injury. Devin Bush also went down with a torn ACL in the Steelers 38-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in October. Rookie Alex Highsmith likely will start at outside linebacker in Dupree's place. Olasunkanmi Adeniyi also is a candidate. Apparently aware of the severity of Dupree's injury, many of his teammates took to Twitter Wednesday evening to offer messages of support. Prayers up @Bud_Dupree Wishes for a speedy & full recovery! -- Ben.— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) December 3, 2020 I'm hurting for my brother @bud_dupree I know it makes no sense but GOD has a plan for you! Sending nothing but prayers your way! https://t.co/iHGMuESCvD— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) December 3, 2020 Praying for u big bra @Bud_Dupree— Diontae Johnson (@Juiceup__3) December 3, 2020 Love You Bro! We Got You @Bud_Dupree— Mike Hilton (@MikeHilton_28) December 3, 2020