Former Pittsburgh Steeler Bud Dupree just signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kentucky linebacker Bud Dupree with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, and he was with the team for six seasons.

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The Chargers signed edge defender Bud Dupree to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported it is a $6 million extension for Dupree, who was heading into the final year of his deal due to make a base salary of $1.995 million this upcoming season.