Steelers Tag Dupree; Foster Retires

March 17, 2020 2:34 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) –  The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding onto outside linebacker Bud Dupree. The team placed the franchise tag on Dupree just ahead of the NFL-mandated deadline for clubs to use the designation. The move means Dupree, who collected a career-high 11 1/2 sacks in 2019, could make around $16 million in 2020 if he signs the tag. That number would likely change if Dupree reaches an agreement with the Steelers on a long-term deal by July 15.  Also, longtime Steelers offensive lineman Ramon Foster is retiring. The 11-year veteran made the announcement on Instagram.