PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree is betting on himself once again. Dupree and the Steelers failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension during the offseason, meaning Dupree will likely become a free agent next spring.

The Steelers placed the franchise tag on Dupree in March after he had a career-high 11 1/2 sacks in 2019.

Dupree says he’s eager to prove his production last season wasn’t a fluke.

He added that it’s “bittersweet” that his time with the Steelers is nearing an end but remains confident he will find the right landing spot in 2021.