Chase Claypool, formerly of the Bears, is getting a second chance with the Packers during rookie minicamp. He was previously traded from the Steelers to the Bears for a second-round draft pick in 2022.
Key points
Chase Claypool was traded from the Steelers to the Bears in 2022.
The Bears traded a second-round draft pick for Claypool.
Claypool is now trying out with the Green Bay Packers.
Former Bears failed receiver gets second chance with Packers
Chicago Bears fans need no reminder of the failed trade experiment that was wide receiver Chase Claypool, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2022. It remains arguably the biggest stain on general manager Ryan Poles' resume.
But Claypool, who last played with the Miami Dolphins in 2023, is getting another chance, this time with the Bears' biggest rivals, the Green Bay Packers. Claypool is getting a tryout at Packers rookie minicamp, according to reporters in attendance. But their interest shouldn't come as a surprise.
When the Steelers traded Claypool to the Bears, they also received an offer for a second-round pick from the Packers. Pittsburgh opted to take Chicago's offer because they believed it would be a better pick. And, shocker, they were correct.
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Q&A
Why did the Steelers trade Chase Claypool to the Bears?
The Steelers traded Chase Claypool to the Bears for a second-round draft pick in 2022, believing it would be a better pick than an offer from the Packers.
What teams has Chase Claypool played for in the NFL?
Chase Claypool has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and most recently, the Miami Dolphins before joining the Green Bay Packers.
What is Chase Claypool's current status with the Packers?
Chase Claypool is currently trying out with the Green Bay Packers during their rookie minicamp.
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During his time with the Bears, Claypool recorded just 18 catches for 191 yards and one touchdown in 10 games, and he never won a game while with Chicago. The Bears traded Claypool to the Dolphins in exchange for a late-round pick swap, receiving a sixth rounder and sending a seventh-round selection.
Now, Claypool has a chance to prove himself with the Packers, who were the frontrunner to land him back in 2022. And if he happens to earn a roster spot, it could make a heated rivalry between the Bears and Packers even spicier.