Report: Former All-Rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool trying out at Green Bay Packers mini-camp

Chase Claypool revealed he was attempting comeback last July

Claypool’s last NFL contract was signed with the Buffalo Bills in May 2024, but he was placed on injured reserve just months later after tearing a ligament and tendon in his toe. He was then released by the organization soon after. Last July, Claypool revealed on Instagram that he was attempting a comeback

“I tore a ligament and a tendon in my second toe and have been rehabbing, working out, and recovering every day for the past year,” Claypool posted on Instagram. “I’m back to being the strongest and fastest I’ve ever been and couldn’t be more excited to step back out on the field and let my actions speak for themselves.

“I deeply and truly believe that the pieces will align, and I will work my way into the position to show off what’s been suppressed these last two years.”

If anything, Claypool could provide some depth to Green Bay’s wide receiver room. The big three of Jayden Reed (who signed a 3-year, $50.25 million extension this offseason), Matthew Golden, and Christian Watson is one of the most talented wide receiver cores in the NFL, but there isn’t much depth after that.

The Green Bay Packers are coming off a disappointing 9-7-1 season, in which they finished second in the NFC North and lost to the Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs. Green Bay led that game 21-6 heading into the fourth quarter, but lost 31-27 after being outscored 25-6 in the quarter.