48 Bud Dupree OLB

Dupree totaled three tackles (all solo) during Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati.

Dupree has been consistent, averaging five sacks per season in his four years with Pittsburgh. He finishes the 2018 season with 42 tackles including 5.5 sacks with an interception and a forced fumble in 16 games. Dupree has one year remaining on his current contract and is expected to again take his place as the starting right outside linebacker for the Steelers in 2019.

Dupree (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Dupree was absent from Wednesday's practice due to a knee contusion, but he now appears ready to go for Week 16. Barring any setbacks, expect the starting linebacker to suit up against the Saints on Sunday.

Dupree (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Dupree suffered a knee contusion during Pittsburgh's Week 15 win over the Patriots, and is managing his recovery from the injury. Coach Mike Tomlin expects Dupree to be available against the Saints on Sunday, but the starting linebacker's participation in practice Thursday and Friday is nonetheless worth monitoring.

Dupree recorded five tackles (two solo), including a sack, during Sunday's 24-21 loss to Oakland.

The sack was Dupree's first in four games, giving him 5.5 on the season. He needs one more sack to eclipse the career high of six sacks he set last season. Dupree will look to do that in Week 15 against New England, a team against which he had two tackles, including a sack, in late-season matchup last year.

Dupree (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Dupree was listed as questionable despite being a full practice participant Friday, as he continues to battle a torn pectoral muscle. The 30-year-old should have his usual starting role at outside linebacker against the Chargers, assuming he can manage the pain.