Bud Dupree (48) hurries versus Colts offensive take on Bernhard Raimann (79) throughout a video game last period. (Danny Karnik/ Associated Press)
The Chargers remained to include in their deepness Saturday by authorizing side rush Bud Dupree, the group introduced.
An expert entering his 10th period, Dupree offers the Chargers an additional alternative in addition to Tuli Tuipulotu behind beginners Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa.
Obtaining deepness and enhancing competitors have actually been 2 of the constant chatting factors of train Jim Harbaugh and basic supervisor Joe Hortiz considering that both signed up with the Chargers somewhat greater than 3 months back.
Dupree, 31, had 6.5 sacks and 39 deals with in 16 video games last period for Atlanta. A first-round choice (No. 22 total) of Pittsburgh in 2015, he invested 6 years with the Steelers prior to mosting likely to Tennessee for 2 periods.
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A starter in 99 of his 119 NFL video games, Dupree had his most effective year in 2019, when he completed with 11.5 sacks and compelled 4 fumbles for Pittsburgh.
The Chargers have actually been intending to combine Mack and Bosa as a strong duo coming off the side considering that trading for Mack in March 2022. Yet Bosa has actually been restricted to 9 begin again the previous 2 periods as a result of injury.
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