Buffalo Bills Sign Chase Claypool in NFL Free Agency
The NFL draft has come and gone and a small wave of free agency across the league has picked up again.
Friday morning saw the Buffalo Bills announce a few signings, including a one-year deal with wide receiver Chase Claypool.
After starring at Notre Dame, Claypool made an instant splash as a rookie with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 16 games in 2020, Claypool hauled in 873-receiving yards while scoring 11 touchdowns. He seemed like a star in the making but by his third year the wheels started to come off.
Claypool was dealt to the Chicago Bears early in the 2022 season where he hauled in 191 receiving yards in 10 games split over two years. The Bears dealt him to the Miami Dolphins where he played in nine games last year, catching just four passes.
In signing with Buffalo, Claypool may be on his last chance in the NFL.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp
Aug 17, 2020; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide…
Aug 17, 2020; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) train at Heinz Field during the Steelers 2020 Training Camp. Mandatory credit: Caitlyn Epes-Pittsburgh Steelers/handout photo-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp
Aug 17, 2020; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) trains at Heinz…
Aug 17, 2020; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) trains at Heinz Field during the Steelers 2020 Training Camp. Mandatory credit: Caitlyn Epes-Pittsburgh Steelers/handout photo-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants
Sep 14, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) catches…
Sep 14, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) catches a pass in front of New York Giants cornerback Julian Love (20) and cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants
Sep 14, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs…
Sep 14, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs the ball past New York Giants cornerback Corey Ballentine (25) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sep 20, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs on an…
Sep 20, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs on an eighty-four yard touchdown reception as Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) chases during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sep 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs after a…
Sep 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs after a catch as Houston Texans free safety Eric Murray (23) defends during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Oct 18, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) reaches for the…
Oct 18, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) reaches for the end zone against Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov 15, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) makes a catch…
Nov 15, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) makes a catch against Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Vonn Bell (24) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov 15, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) celebrates a touchdown…
Nov 15, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Nov 22, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs past Jacksonville…
Nov 22, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Joe Schobert (47) during the second half at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers
Dec 2, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) is tackled by…
Dec 2, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen (48) after a pass reception during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills
Dec 13, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) makes…
Dec 13, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) makes a catch as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) defends in the third quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
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Syndication: The Enquirer
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) for…
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) for a loss in the second quarter during an NFL Week 15 football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh Steelers At Cincinnati Bengals Dec 21
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NFL: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers
Dec 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers James Washington (left) and Chase Claypool…
Dec 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers James Washington (left) and Chase Claypool (11) talk on the field against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills
Dec 13, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) tries…
Dec 13, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) tries to avoid a tackle by Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Addison (97) in the first quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Jan 3, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) dives to catch…
Jan 3, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) dives to catch the ball out of bounds against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Jan 3, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) celebrates his touchdown…
Jan 3, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: AFC Wild Card Round-Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) and wide receiver…
Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) and wide receiver James Washington (13) warm up before playing the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: AFC Wild Card Round-Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) catches a touchdown…
Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) catches a touchdown pass against Cleveland Browns cornerback Robert Jackson (34) in the fourth quarter of an AFC Wild Card playoff game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: AFC Wild Card Round-Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) kneels on the…
Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) kneels on the midfield logo after the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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