Tennessee Titans Linebacker Finds Out He's Being Released Via Twitter

The Tennessee Titans are expected to release linebacker Bud Dupree in the near future, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Dupree is due to make $17 million this season, and the Titans will save cap space by parting ways with him.

Unfortunately for Dupree, he found out the news of his release via Twitter in a since-deleted tweet from his personal account.

Looks like Bud Dupree found out he's getting released via Twitter 😅 pic.twitter.com/j38d8F4hcL
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 6, 2023

Looks like Bud Dupree tweeted and deleted real fast pic.twitter.com/57fsoDfWmQ
— Nick Suss (@nicksuss) March 6, 2023

Dupree's production this past season was lackluster, and he ranked just 126th in Pro Football Focus' defensive grades among EDGE players in 2022. Additionally, he suffered a pectoral injury late in the season, which may sideline him into summer camps.

This past season, the 29-year-old recorded 18 total tackles, four sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

The #Titans are expected to release pass-rusher Bud Dupree, sources say, the former big-ticket FA signing who was due $17M this season. More player turnover to reallocate resources, as another veteran pass-rusher hits the market.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2023

However, entering his age-30 season, Dupree is really nothing more than decent depth at this point. As a result, the Titans have decided to release him and move on.
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