Chase Claypool attempting NFL comeback after two years out of game with Packers tryout

Nypost · May 01, 2026 · 328 words · By Thomas Gamba-Ellis

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What to know about Chase Claypool attempting NFL comeback after two years out of game with Packers tryout

Chase Claypool is giving it another crack at the NFL.

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What happened

Chase Claypool is giving it another crack at the NFL.

Why it matters

Claypool, who has not played an NFL snap since January 2024, is participating in the Packers’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis to try to get back into the league.

Common ground

The tryout camp, which lasts two days, is the 27-year-old’s first shot to make an impression with an NFL team.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Chase Claypool attempting NFL comeback after two years out of game with Packers tryout?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Claypool, who has not played an NFL snap since January 2024, is participating in the Packers’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis to try to get back into the league?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Claypool, who has not played an NFL snap since January 2024, is participating in the Packers’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis to try to get back into the league.”

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Multiple web search results from beat writers confirm that Chase Claypool was invited to the Packers' rookie minicamp for a tryout. The evidence specifies that he has not played a regular season game since 2023.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Packers brought veteran WR Chase Claypool, who hasn't played in a regular season game since 2023, to minicamp for a tryout.
https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/20…

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web search NEUTRAL — GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers invited nine players to take part on a tryout basis in their rookie minicamp and two of them are familiar names. One is veteran wide receiver Chase Claypool, a second…
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/05…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Green Bay Packers have invited former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chase Claypool to try out during the team's rookie minicamp, per beat writer Rob Demovsky. Demovsky shared the team's rookie ...
https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/packers-host-ex-steelers-w…

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Claim 2: “Claypool immediately made an impact on the Steelers in his rookie season, racking up 873 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 62 receptions.”

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Two independent web search results report the exact statistics (873 receiving yards, nine touchdowns, 62 receptions) from Claypool's rookie season with the Steelers, confirming the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chase Claypool (born July 7, 1998) is a Canadian professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Claypool

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kenneth Pickett (born June 6, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Pan…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Pickett

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of state highways in Kentucky with numbers between 1 and 999.
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Claim 3: “Following a standout college career at Notre Dame, Claypool was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and spent parts of his first three professional seasons in Pittsburgh.”

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The Wikipedia entry for Chase Claypool directly states that he played college football for Notre Dame and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 NFL draft was the 88th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2023 season. The draft was held outside of Union Station in Kansas …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_NFL_draft

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL draft was the 90th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Lambeau Field and its adjacent Titletown District in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NFL_draft

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Claim 4: “Less than a year later, the Bears sent Claypool off to the Dolphins early in 2023.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that the Bears traded Claypool to the Dolphins. One source mentions the trade happening 'early in 2023' and the other confirms the trade occurred in 2023.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Bears acquired Claypool at last year's trade deadline from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a second-round pick, which eventually became No. 32 overall. Eleven months later, Bears general m…
https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-trading-wr-chase-claypool-to-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (10) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/bears-trade-wide-receiv…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Bears traded Chase Claypool to the Dolphins on Friday morning. The Bears included a 2025 seventh-round pick in the deal and will get back a 2025 sixth-rounder from the Dolphins.
https://nypost.com/2023/10/06/bears-trade-chase-claypool-to-…

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Claim 5: “In July 2025, Claypool announced his intentions to make an NFL comeback in a post on social media.”

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Two separate web search results confirm that Claypool announced his intention to make an NFL comeback in July 2025 via a social media post. This is corroborated by the context of the articles discussing his current tryout status.

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Claim 6: “He slightly regressed during the following seasons, however, before being traded to the Bears midway through the 2022 season.”

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One web search result mentions that Claypool 'slightly regressed during the following seasons, however, before being traded to the Bears midway throug[h]'. While the general trajectory is supported by the evidence, the specific detail of the trade occurring 'midway through the 2022 season' is only found in this single web search snippet.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 season was the Chicago Bears' 104th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their second under the head coach/general manager tandem of Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles. Despite starting…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Chicago_Bears_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Chicago Bears' 106th in the National Football League (NFL), their fourth under the leadership of general manager Ryan Poles and their first under head coach Ben Johnson. This w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Chicago_Bears_season

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Claim 7: “Claypool found himself out of the league for the 2025 season after being released by the Bills a year prior due to a toe injury during training camp.”

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The claim specifies being out for the '2025 season' due to a 'toe injury' and being released by the Bills. While multiple sources mention Claypool playing for the Bills and attempting a comeback, none of the provided evidence explicitly state he was released by the Bills due to a toe injury, nor do they confirm he was out for the entire 2025 season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Leslie Edward Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician, best known as the founder, lead singer, bassist, and primary songwriter of Primus. Ranked as one of the greatest bassists of a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Claypool

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.