6.5 sacks and 39 tackles in 16 games with Atlanta Falcons last season
Addition provides depth to defensive line alongside Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa
Bud Dupree signed by Los Angeles Chargers
Career-high 11.5 sacks and four forced fumbles for Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed veteran edge rusher Bud Dupree to bolster their defensive line. Dupree, 31, had a career resurgence with the Atlanta Falcons last season, recording 6.5 sacks and 39 tackles in 16 games.
A first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2015, Dupree spent six seasons with the team before joining the Tennessee Titans for two years. He then played for the Falcons last season.
Dupree's most productive year came in 2019 when he finished with a career-high 11.5 sacks and four forced fumbles for Pittsburgh.
The Chargers currently have Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa as their starting edge rushers, but Dupree's addition provides depth to the position. Tuli Tuipulotu is also a viable option for the team.
Dupree was a team captain at the University of Kentucky and ended his college career ranked No. 2 in program history with 23.5 sacks.
The Chargers have been adding depth to their roster, focusing on competition and improving their defense under new coach Brandon Staley.
Bud Dupree is a former first-round selection of Pittsburgh in 2015.
Dupree has totaled 305 tackles (213 solo), 53.0 sacks, 69 tackles for loss, 89 quarterback hits, an interception, 15 passes defensed and 12 forced fumbles in his career.
Dupree saw his most productive season with the Steelers in 2019.
He set career highs in sacks (11.5), tackles (68), solo stops (49), tackles for loss (16), quarterback hits (17) and forced fumbles (four).
Dupree earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in Week 9 of the 2019 season.
He was voted a team captain as a senior at the University of Kentucky and earned honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference following each of his final three seasons there.
Dupree has appeared in 47 career games at the University of Kentucky, ending his career ranked No. 2 in program history with 23.5 sacks.
The Chargers signed edge rusher Bud Dupree on Saturday.
Bud Dupree had his most productive year in 2019, finishing with 11.5 sacks and forcing four fumbles for Pittsburgh.
Dupree was a first-round pick (No. 22 overall) of Pittsburgh in 2015 and spent six years with the Steelers before going to Tennessee for two seasons.
He had career highs in sacks (11.5), tackles (68), solo stops (49), tackles for loss (16), quarterback hits (17) and forced fumbles (four) in his most productive season with the Steelers in 2019.
Dupree earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in Week 9 of the 2019 season.
