So much for the Chase Claypool era in Chicago. After telling him to stay away from the team, the Bears traded the disgruntled wideout as well as a 2025 seventh-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for a 2025 sixth-round pick.
Claypool lasted less than a year in the Windy City after Chicago acquired him from the Steelers last November for a 2023 second-rounder that ended up being the 32nd overall selection in this year’s draft. So the Bears had to cut their losses in a big way after the veteran produced just 18 receptions, 191 yards, and one touchdown in 10 games with Chicago.
Tensions escalated this season when Claypool’s teammates called him out for not putting in enough effort during Week 1. To make matters worse, when asked by the media if he felt the coaching staff was utilizing him effectively, Claypool responded with a blunt “no.”