Ex-Steelers Receiver Reportedly Available After Being Released By Bills

It sounds like a former member of the Pittsburgh Steelers is looking for a new home.

Former Steelers receiver and second-round draft pick Chase Claypool signed with the Buffalo Bills to a one-year deal for the 2024 National League Football season but won’t actually see any time with the team as he reportedly was released on Thursday, according to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.

“The Bills released WR Chase Claypool off (Injured Reserve) with an injury settlement,” Meirov said. “This gives him an opportunity to sign with another team.”

Claypool was selected with the 49th overall pick in the 2020 National Football League Draft by Pittsburgh. He seemed to have an extremely bright future as he tallied just under 900 receiving yards in both of his first two seasons with Pittsburgh. Since then, injuries and off-field issues have had a heavy impact on his professional career.

Pittsburgh traded Claypool to the Chicago Bears in 2022 and he appeared in just 10 games with the team between the 2022 and 2023 campaigns before being traded to the Miami Dolphins last year. He had just eight receptions for 77 yards last year in 12 games played.

Hopefully, he can find a new home soon and can get back on track. He is just 26 years old and it wouldn’t be too shocking to see another team take a chance on him.

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