Bud Dupree has already signed his exclusive rights franchise tag tender, but the outside linebacker is filing a grievance with the NFL when it comes to his given position for the franchise tag. This per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
#Steelers pass-rusher Bud Dupree has filed a grievance with hopes that he’ll be paid as a defensive end rather than a LB, I’m told. Similar to Shaq Barrett. While there is still some time to work something out, the sides are not close on a deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 10, 2020
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Dupree is suggesting he is more of a defensive end, or pass rusher, than he is a traditional linebacker. Some might wonder what is the difference, well there is a big difference. The way the franchise tag works is you have a slotted amount of money based on the average salary at the position you play. The more prolific the position, the more money you make.
The Steelers have Dupree slotted as a linebacker, but Dupree is arguing he is more of a defensive end.
The franchise tag for linebackers is $15.828 million, and it’s $17.788 million for defensive ends.
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