Steelers' Bud Dupree: Should be ready for camp

Dupree (knee) said Wednesday that he expects to be ready for the start of training camp, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Dupree tore his ACL in December, but his rehab has progressed well enough that he anticipates being a full participant by the time the summer rolls around. The 28-year-old played on a $15.8 million franchise tag last season, and though the Steelers reportedly want to bring him back, the team currently has more than a $15 million salary-cap deficit. If Dupree ends up hitting the open market, his positive progress in his recovery from surgery should encourage confidence from potential suitors.