Bud Dupree #48 of the Tennessee Titans reacts after a defensive stop against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of the game at Heinz Field on Dec. 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, 宾夕法尼亚州. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
The incident occurred hours after the Titans came away with a dominating 34-3 战胜 迈阿密海豚, in which Dupree had one tackle in the win.
Police said that a group of individuals were having a verbal argument with a male employee just before they left the store and came back in it with Dupree.
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Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts as he is pressured by Bud Dupree #48 of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 7, 2021 （英格尔伍德）, 加利福尼亚州. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
According to the citation, Dupree allegedly grabbed the employee and his phone, which initiated a physical altercation.
“Due to the victim being assaulted, the defendant is being charged with assault — fear of bodily injury,” the citation read.
Bud Dupree #48 of the Tennessee Titans in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Dec. 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, 宾夕法尼亚州. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Police said that Dupree would have to report for booking in three weeks.
During the offseason, Dupree signed a five-year, $ 82.5 million contract with the Titans. He has three sacks for the AFC South champions this year.
