Uber-talented former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver attempting NFL comeback
- Chase Claypool, who previously played for the Steelers, was with the Buffalo Bills until he was released in August 2024 due to a toe injury.
- Claypool, drafted in 2020 and traded in 2022 for a second-round pick, faced declining production and injuries that limited his play and led to multiple team moves.
- He suffered injuries to a ligament and tendon in his second toe and has been diligently recovering and training every day over the past year, sharing his enthusiasm and readiness for a return to the NFL.
- After 18 years without such an incident, Claypool experienced his first season-ending injury, which happened at an especially challenging moment, making him feel as if fate was mocking him.
- Now fully healthy at age 26, Claypool hopes a team will give him a chance this summer, though teams have hesitated given past concerns and roster competition.
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The 10 Biggest Free Agent Moves Of The 2025 NFL Offseason (1:31) Despite missing the entire 2024 NFL season, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool isn't ready to call it a career.Claypool started his NFL career in 2020 when the Steelers selected him with the 49th overall pick. The Notre Dame product played well as a rookie, hauling in 62 passes for 873 yards and nine touchdowns. Less than two years later though, he was traded t…
Uber-talented former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver attempting NFL comeback
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool is on track to make his NFL comeback this season. Claypool was last with the Buffalo Bills last August before being released after suffering an injury.
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