Bud Dupree Fantasy

Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. He was limited in Thursday's practice but missed Friday's session. The 28-year-old is a game-time decision and is trending in the wrong direction to suit up in Week 3. Dupree logged 39 snaps and racked up just one tackle in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Titans linebacker was effective in 2020, recording eight sacks, eight tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles across 11 games. Olasunkanmi Adeniyi would draw the start at linebacker if Dupree cannot suit up.

Sep. 25th • 7:56 AM

Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree passed his physical on Friday and will be eligible to practice with the team. Dupree was signed to a massive five-year, $82.5 million contract with Tennessee this past offseason. He offers a boost to a Titans defense that ranked 28th in defensive DVOA and allowed 27 points per game (24th). They also tied for 29th in pressure rate (just 7.2%) in 2020. Dupree recorded eight sacks in just 12 games last season and 11.5 sacks in 2019. Serious money went into signing Dupree, cornerback Janoris Jenkins and edge rusher Denico Autry this offseason. Expect the Titans defense to take one of the biggest steps forward this coming season under new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, but until we actually see it happen, they can begin the season on your league's waiver wire.

Aug. 6th • 9:59 AM

The Tennessee Titans signed former Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Bud Dupree to a five-year deal with a maximum value of $85 million. Dupree will make $16.5 million per year with $35 million guaranteed. The 28-year-old played on the franchise tag in 2020 and was lost for the season with a torn ACL in his knee. Before his injury, he had eight sacks in 11 games after he had a career-high 11.5 sacks in 2019. The 2015 first-rounder will take on more of a lead role for the Titans Defense. Tennessee gave him some help on Monday by signing former Colts defensive lineman Denico Autry to a three-year deal. The Titans had just 25 sacks last season, so they'll be banking on the combination of Dupree and Autry to help them increase those numbers.

Mar. 16th • 12:56 PM