Packers will not sign Chase Claypool after receiver had tryout
The Packers almost sent a second-round draft pick to Pittsburgh for Chase Claypool in 2022, but Chicago outbid them for his services.
GREEN BAY − The Green Bay Packers are not signing any of the tryout players who took part in their rookie minicamp May 1, including receiver Chase Claypool . A source said the only transactions reported were the Packers signing free-agent quarterback Tyrod Taylor and releasing quarterback Desmond Ridder. The Packers weren't necessarily in the market for a receiver but they were able to get a look at Claypool, who is trying make a comeback after a year off due to a toe injury.
It also gave them time to sit down with him and get to know him in case they want to sign him at a later time. The Packers almost sent a second-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Claypool in 2022, but the Chicago Bears outbid them for his services. He last played for the Buffalo Bills , but didn't appear in a game after suffering a severe toe injury in training camp.
Sports Illustrated was first to report that the Packers were not signing Claypool. This article originally appeared on Packers News: Packers will not sign Chase Claypool after receiver had tryout