After experiencing both successes and challenges in his career, wide receiver Chase Claypool is prepared to begin a new phase with the Buffalo Bills.
The former second-round pick, who had an impressive start to his career before facing injuries and inconsistent play, agreed to a one-year deal with the Bills, with the team announcing this on May 3. Despite Claypool's recent season with only eight catches for 77 yards and a touchdown, the Bills view him as a low-risk addition to their wide receiver lineup. Following the announcement of his signing on Friday, Claypool expressed his excitement to start with the team on social media.
Chase Claypool Looking to Jump-Start Career
Claypool had an immediate impact after being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He made 121 receptions for 1,733 yards and 11 touchdowns in his first two seasons, but his performance gradually declined. He was then traded to the Chicago Bears, finishing the season with 46 receptions for 451 yards and one touchdown.
Claypool was later traded to the
Miami Dolphins but struggled to make an impact on the field.While some Bills fans questioned the signing, others saw it as a low-risk potential addition to a receiving corps that lost its top two players with the departures of
Stefon Diggs Mike Catalana, sports director of 13WHAM, wrote that Claypool is not guaranteed to make the final roster at the end of the summer, but has proven his talent in the NFL and could ultimately help the team. Bills Adding Talent After Stefon Diggs Trade
The Bills also addressed their receiving corps in the NFL Draft, using their top pick on Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman. The team already added speedy receiver Curtis Samuel in free agency, along with the versatile Mack Hollins. Despite the additions, and Gabe Davis.
Bleacher Report writer Matt Holder
wrote that the wide receiver position remains the area of biggest need for the Bills. “The Bills used their first pick of the draft on Keon Coleman, but the second-round selection shouldn’t be relied upon to replace what Stefon Diggs brought to the table,” Holder wrote. “The 20-year-old will have a lot of weight on his shoulders as the team’s No. 1 receiver, especially since the crew behind him is headlined by Curtis Samuel and Khalil Shakir.“The position group as a whole leaves a lot to be desired, and having a rookie lead the way is a risky proposition.”
Wide receiver Chase Claypool sent a message to the Buffalo Bills after signing a one-year contract with the team on May 3.
The Bills also addressed their receiving corps in the NFL Draft, using their top pick on Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman. The team already added speedy receiver Curtis Samuel in free agency, along with the versatile Mack Hollins.
Despite the additions, Bleacher Report writer Matt Holder wrote that the wide receiver position remains the area of biggest need for the Bills.
“The Bills used their first pick of the draft on Keon Coleman, but the second-round selection shouldn’t be relied upon to replace what Stefon Diggs brought to the table,” Holder wrote. “The 20-year-old will have a lot of weight on his shoulders as the team’s No. 1 receiver, especially since the crew behind him is headlined by Curtis Samuel and Khalil Shakir.
“The position group as a whole leaves a lot to be desired, and having a rookie lead the way is a risky proposition.”
