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.
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.
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