Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool making NFL comeback with NFC team

TL;DR

Chase Claypool, former Steelers wide receiver, is attempting an NFL comeback with the Green Bay Packers after a challenging stint with the Bears and Dolphins. He was invited to the Packers' rookie minicamp for a tryout.

Key points

Chase Claypool is making an NFL comeback.
He has been invited to the Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp.
Claypool was a second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020.
He had a standout rookie season with 62 catches and nine touchdowns.
Claypool was traded to the Chicago Bears and later to the Miami Dolphins.

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 23: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) warms up before during the game between the Pittsburg Steelers and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool is making an NFL comeback. The former second round pick has been invited to Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp for a tryout, per Matt Schneidman. Claypool was drafted by the Steelers in 2020 and had an electrifying rookie season, catching 62 passes for 873 yards and nine touchdowns. That season, he had a four-touchdown game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which had many labeling him as a future star in the league. He had another solid year in 2021, catching 59 passes for 860 yards and two scores. In 2022, Claypool was traded to the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick – a pick that was practically a first-round pick, as it was the No. 32 pick in the draft. The Steelers used that pick to draft Claypool caught 18 passes in 10 games with the Bears before being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2023, where he caught four passes in seven games. He signed with the Buffalo Bills ahead of the 2024 season, but was placed on IR with a foot injury and didn’t play a game. ***Let us know what you think in the comments***. ***Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!***

Q&A

What team is Chase Claypool trying out for in the NFL?

Chase Claypool is trying out for the Green Bay Packers.

What were Chase Claypool's statistics during his rookie season?

In his rookie season, Chase Claypool caught 62 passes for 873 yards and nine touchdowns.

Why was Chase Claypool traded to the Chicago Bears?

Chase Claypool was traded to the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick, which was essentially the No. 32 pick in the draft.