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How Chase Claypool's winding NFL journey led him to the Packers
TL;DR
Chase Claypool, once a promising NFL star with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is now with the Green Bay Packers after a winding career journey. He had impressive rookie and second seasons, totaling 121 catches and 1,733 yards.
Key points
- Chase Claypool was a second-round pick from Notre Dame.
- He played two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Claypool had 121 catches and 1,733 yards in his first two seasons.
- He is now with the Green Bay Packers.
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Chase Claypool was supposed to be an NFL star.
And there was a time, during his first two seasons in the league with the Pittsburgh Steelers, that it looked like a realistic expectation.
The second-round pick from Notre Dame had 62 catches for 873 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie, then followed that up with another 59 catches for 860 yards and two scores in 2021, his second season.
Five years later, though, Claypool is so desperate for a chance that the very-much-not-a-rookie WR is at Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp this week.
The Athletic's Matt Schneidman shared the surprising news with the football world in a video he posted on X:
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Claypool didn't make it through a third season in Pittsburgh, getting traded on Nov. 1, 2022 to the Chicago Bears.
Q&A
What were Chase Claypool's stats during his first two NFL seasons?
Chase Claypool recorded 62 catches for 873 yards and nine touchdowns in his rookie season, followed by 59 catches for 860 yards and two touchdowns in his second season.
Why did Chase Claypool leave the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Chase Claypool's departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers was part of a winding journey in his NFL career, leading him to join the Green Bay Packers.
What impact could Chase Claypool have on the Packers?
Chase Claypool's addition to the Packers could enhance their receiving corps, leveraging his previous performance as a second-round pick.