Steelers lose Bud Dupree to torn ACL in win over Ravens
Ben Roethlisberger first gave an indication the injury to teammate Bud Dupree was serious when he referenced it as one of the reasons why the mood was not more celebratory for the Pittsburgh Steelers after their Wednesday victory against their biggest rival.
Moments later, a report from the league’s network heightened those fears.
Tests on Dupree’s knee indicate a torn ACL, according to a message posted to the verified Twitter account of the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo less than an hour after the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens, 19-14.
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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
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Bud Dupree left the game during the fourth quarter, walking off on his own power, albeit gingerly.
Dupree had five tackles, two for loss, during Wednesday’s game. He has 31 tackles — eight for loss — and eight sacks this season. Playing on the franchise-player tag and scheduled to become a free agent in the spring, Dupree has 19½ sacks the past two seasons.
