The Green Bay Packers have decided not to sign veteran wide receiver Chase Claypool following his tryout at the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend, according to Bill Huber of Packers on SI. Claypool was among nine players who auditioned for the Packers, but none were offered contracts.
Claypool, a second-round pick (49th overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft, showed early promise in his career. Over 58 games, he recorded 175 receptions for 2,261 yards and 13 touchdowns. However, after a fast start, his momentum stalled. He hasn't played in an NFL game since 2023, and his last stint with the Buffalo Bills ended during 2024 training camp when he was released with an injury settlement. Now healthy, Claypool has been searching for a new team for nearly a year.
At 6-foot-4 and 238 pounds, with 4.4-second speed in the 40-yard dash, Claypool fits the mold of a prototypical Green Bay wide receiver. In fact, the Packers reportedly tried to trade for him during the 2022 season before he was dealt to the Chicago Bears. Head coach Matt LaFleur even offered praise after Friday's practice, saying, "You guys saw him, right? Certainly, he had a great film out there. He's been productive, and he looks like he's in great shape. He's big. So, we'll see how it goes."
Despite those positive remarks and the Packers' recent roster moves—parting ways with Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason—the team has opted to pass on Claypool for now. He remains a free agent, available to sign with any team looking to add a big-bodied playmaker to their receiving corps.