Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree was cited for a misdemeanor assault charge following an altercation with an employee at a Walgreens in Nashville.
Nashville Police say the incident took place Sunday at approximately 8 p.m. local time after a verbal altercation between a 20-year-old male employee and some customers. The customers left and returned with Dupree, who grabbed the employee and his phone before a physical altercation took place.
“Due to the victim being assaulted, the defendant is being charged with assault-fear of bodily injury,” the MNPD said in a statement Tuesday.
Dupree, 28, must report for booking on the citation in three weeks.
Police add that the citation was issued after consultation with the district attorney’s office. Dupree and his attorney met with detectives Tuesday morning, while the attorney also met with detectives Monday.
The Titans issued a statement saying that they “are aware of the situation and are gathering additional information.”
Dupree is in his first season with the Titans after signing a five-year, $82.5 million contract as a free agent in March. He spent the first six years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Throughout his seven-year career, he has registered 245 tackles, 42.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and an interception over 91 games.
