Claypool Teases NFL Return, Steelers Trade Still Shines

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 20th update. Chase Claypool, the former Pittsburgh Steelers' wider seaver, is once again teasing an NFL return. The 27-year-old Notre Dame standout, drafted in the second round back in 2020, posted highlights from his Steelers days on, Instagram with a hint that he's coming back soon. It's been four years since Pittsburgh traded him away, and his pro career has struggled since. After the trade to the Chicago Bears, Claypool bounced around, putting up just 2-17 receiving yards total. He played nine games with the Miami Dolphins in 2023, then signed with the Buffalo Bills last year, but got hurt before preseason. Another comeback push fizzled earlier this year. Fans and analysts see this as familiar talk from Claypool, a big six-foot-four receiver with the size teams love. At his age, he still has upside, but his recent low output and injury history make teams wary of picking him over younger talent. Meanwhile, that trade keeps looking brilliant for the Steelers.

1:02They got a second round pick from the Bears, which they used at number 33 overall to draft cornerback Joey Porter Jr. now a key. Defensive piece. With training camps opening soon, all eyes are on whether Claypool can finally land a roster spot and prove he's worth the shot.