Reports: Steelers fear Bud Dupree suffered torn ACL in win over Ravens

December 02, 2020 - 8:20pm

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) celebrates a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (Rick Scuteri / AP)

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defence suffered a big blow on Wednesday, as the team believes linebacker Bud Dupree suffered a torn ACL, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Aditi Kinkhabwala.

Initial tests on #Steelers LB Bud Dupree indicate a torn ACL, sources tell me and @AKinkhabwala. Tests coming to confirm but the team expects him to be lost for the reason. Crushing for the team and Dupree, who is playing on the franchise tag and is slated to be a free agent.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 3, 2020

Dupree suffered the injury in the second half of the Steelers’ 19-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The team is still waiting for tests to confirm the injury, but expects him to miss the remainder of the season.

The 27-year-old sits second on the team with eight sacks and made five tackles against the Ravens. Dupree is set to be a free agent in 2021 after playing the 2020 season under the franchise tag.

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