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Bears already looking to trade WR Chase Claypool

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 10/2/23

There are several reasons why the Chicago Bears remain winless through Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season. The massive regression of wide receiver Chase Claypool is close to the top of the list.

Less than a year after trading for Claypool, it appears as though the Bears are already trying to move him. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Chicago is “looking to trade” Claypool for a price tag lower than what they initially paid to acquire him.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles is reportedly active in calling up teams he believes are in the market for a receiver. Their rumored asking price? A 5th or 6th-round pick.

Sources: The #Bears are looking to trade WR Chase Claypool, asking for a 5th-or-6th round pick in return.

GM Ryan Poles has been actively calling teams he believes are in the market for a receiver.

Claypool was acquired via trade from the #Steelers last season. He is inactive… pic.twitter.com/HttUMggWla

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 1, 2023

The Bears paid what some considered a steep price to acquire Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. The hope was that the Notre Dame alum would turn into a top target for third-year quarterback Justin Fields.

Instead, Claypool has just four catches for 51 yards and 1 touchdown heading into Week 5. The Bears did not even want Claypool to show up at all for their Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos.

Claypool was already clowned for his embarrassing play as early as Week 1. The situation has only gotten worse since then.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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