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3 Steelers who won’t be back on the roster in the 2021 offseason

By Cole Thompson

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers. (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers. (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes with the ball past outside linebacker Bud Dupree #48 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 1, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes with the ball past outside linebacker Bud Dupree #48 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 1, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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When players are brought back on the franchise tag, it’s always a risk. One hopes that they will be good enough to prove their season prior was building off something special, but not good enough to take over the entire salary cap.

Bud Dupree will be coming off a torn ACL late in the season, so perhaps he’ll be more affordable. The more likely option, however, is he still wants to be paid his worth while he has a chance.

Pass-rushers in today’s NFL is so essential to a franchise’s success. In two years, Dupree has tallied 19.5 sacks and would have likely finished with more if not for the injury. Teams now have a look at his production and will be willing to pay top dollar for it, even if he misses time.

The Steelers’ focus will be on extending T.J. Watt. That means the duo off the edge is coming to a close.

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