Bud Dupree - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Healthy for Week 8 Dupree (neck) is off the Chargers' injury report ahead of the team's matchup versus the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Dupree missed the team's Week 6 loss to the Chiefs due to a neck injury but is now healthy again. The 2015 first-round pick has compiled five tackles (two solo) across five outings this season and should continue to serve as a rotational defender against the Rams.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Week 6 Dupree (neck) won't play in Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Impact Dupree suffered a neck injury in the Week 5 meeting with the Broncos. He practiced in a limited capacity a few times during the week but ended up receiving a questionable tag. Now that Dupree has been ruled out, rookie Akheem Mesidor is in line for more snaps.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos keep Chargers winless with key stop that fuels 4th-quarter rally in 23-17 win

Wil Lutz kicked a go-ahead 19-yard field goal with 5:07 remaining, lifting the Denver Broncos over the winless Los Angeles Chargers 23-17

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Downgrades to out Sunday Dupree (neck) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Dupree exited the third quarter of Sunday's contest with a neck injury. The linebacker was originally questionable to return, but after extended evaluation, the injury has apparently been deemed severe enough to eliminate Dupree from the rest of the Chargers' divisional showdown with the Broncos.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with neck injury Dupree (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Dupree exited the third quarter of Sunday's contest with a neck injury. Akheem Mesidor will be the sole rotational option at outside linebacker while Dupree is evaluated.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Bud Dupree gamble is already falling flat after four disappointing weeks Heading into the regular season, the optimism surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers was sky-high. There were obviously concerns about some re...

OCTOBER 7 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Bud Dupree's Chargers lifeline is still hinging on his most valuable skill set The Los Angeles Chargers had a series of difficult decisions to make in their outside linebacker room as the deadline for roster cuts approa...

SEPTEMBER 7 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Bud Dupree is still defending his Chargers lifeline entering final preseason matchup Of all the roster battles the Los Angeles Chargers needed to monitor in training camp and the preseason, it seems as though the competition...

AUGUST 24 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers still have a pair of UDFAs making a desperate push for the 53-man roster The Los Angeles Chargers have many of their roster decisions cut out for them as they enter the final week of camp. Does Bud Dupree or Kyle...

AUGUST 23 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Former Steelers star reveals Omar Khan ruined his potential Pittsburgh return After years of wondering why former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree failed to return to Pittsburgh, he admitted Omar Khan ruined h...

JULY 22 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Chargers 2026 Training Camp Preview: How Does Competition in Edge Rusher Group Shake Out? Bud Dupree, Kyle Kennard and Nadame Tucker could potentially battle for the fourth edge rusher spot

JULY 22 • CHARGERS.COM

Bud Dupree has one sneaky advantage as he desperately clings to his Chargers lifeline As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare to enter training camp in late July, there's no veteran with more to lose than 12th-year edge rusher Bud...

JULY 7 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Bud Dupree's time with Chargers could come to an end before Week 1 | Sporting News The Los Angeles Chargers appear to have a roster crunch at the edge rusher spot, so Bud Dupree could be on the chopping block.

JUNE 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Past hamstring injury Dupree, who missed the Chargers' lone playoff game last season due to a hamstring issue, is participating in OTAs, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dupree hurt his hamstring in Week 18 last season and had to sit out the Chargers' wild-card round loss to New England. However, his attendance during OTAs suggests that the veteran cornerback is back to full health. Dupree started just five of the 16 games in which he played last year and is slated for a similar role in 2026, as Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack are back as Los Angeles' starting outside linebackers.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers Roster Spotlights: Bud Dupree, The Veteran Odd Man Out? A series where every single player on the Chargers' 90-man roster is covered. Today, EDGE Bud Dupree is highlighted.

JUNE 10 • SI.COM

Veteran logs consistent season Dupree (hamstring) had 16 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, and added one pass defensed over 16 regular-season games with the Chargers in 2025.

Impact The 11-year vet missed just one regular-season game, Week 16 against the Cowboys, due to a back injury. Other than that anomaly, Dupree logged rotational defensive snaps at outside linebacker in all other contests. 2025 marked a significant decrease in defensive snaps for the linebacker, moving from 522 in 2024 to 390 in 2025. The 33-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026, and it is unclear whether the banged-up veteran will return for a twelfth year or not, and where he will be if he does.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for wild-card round Dupree (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday night's matchup with the Patriots in the wild-card round.

Impact Dupree will be forced to sit out the team's first postseason contest after being hampered by a hamstring injury at practice throughout the week. In his absence, Odafe Oweh is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at linebacker behind Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu against New England.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Dupree (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Patriots, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Dupree opened the Chargers' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, but following Friday's limited session, he's got a chance to play in the wild-card round. The 32-year-old from Kentucky has appeared in 16 regular-season games this year, tallying 16 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed. If active Sunday, Dupree will likely operate as one of the Chargers' top reserve edge rushers.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bud Dupree on the Challenge of the Patriots in the Playoffs Chargers outside linebacker Bud Dupree meets with the media to discuss the mindset heading into the playoffs, what he sees from Patriots qua...

JANUARY 8 • CHARGERS.COM

Unable to practice Wednesday Dupree (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 32-year-old was hurt in the second half of the Chargers' Week 18 loss to the Broncos, and never returned to the contest. Dupree would likely see his role behind Khalil Mack replaced by Odafe Oweh, and Kyle Kennard should the 10th-year pro be unable to play in Sunday's playoff game against the Patriots.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with hamstring injury Dupree (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Dupree was getting more snaps on defense in the absence of Tuli Tuipulotu (coach's decision), but the former is now being evaluated by medical staff for a hamstring injury. Odafe Oweh and Kyle Kennard are slated to see more work on defense if Dupree is unable to return.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Saturday Dupree (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Impact Dupree began Week 17 with back-to-back limited practice sessions but was listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated report. The veteran edge rusher will return from his one-game absence and suit up on the road versus Los Angeles on Saturday.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice this week Coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Dupree (back) is expected to practice this week, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact The Chargers face the Texans on Saturday and will be required to release an official practice report Tuesday. Dupree missed Sunday's win over the Cowboys, but it sounds like he could return after just the one-game absence. The veteran edge rusher has appeared in 14 games this season, logging 16 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pas breakup on limited snaps.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not able to play Week 16 Dupree (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against Dallas.

Impact Dupree managed a back injury during the week and logged an LP/DNP/LP practice progression. He ultimately isn't healthy enough to take the field against the Cowboys and will miss his first regular-season game since 2023. With Dupree sidelined, rookie Kyle Kennard is active and could get his first defensive snaps since Week 6.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers-Cowboys Inactives for Week 16: Quentin Johnston Will Play, Bud Dupree Out Against Dallas Here are the Chargers inactive players for Week 16 against the Cowboys

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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Broncos keep Chargers winless with key stop that fuels 4th-quarter rally in 23-17 win