Chase Claypool Attends Packers Minicamp on Tryout Basis, Hasn't Played In NFL Since 2023

Wide receiver Chase Claypool, who last played in the NFL during the 2023 season, is getting a tryout with the Green Bay Packers.

Claypool was seen at Packers rookie minicamp on Friday working out with their receivers as he looks to return to the NFL. ESPN's Adam Schefter noted Green Bay at one point had interest in trading for the former Notre Dame star.

As noted by NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst hasn't been particularly aggressive in trying to add offensive talent this offseason coming off a disappointing playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.

He signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent in May 2024, but a toe injury suffered in training camp resulted in him being released with an injury settlement.

After sitting out all of 2024, Claypool announced in July 2025 that he was back to full strength and attempting to return to the NFL:

"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. I am 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."

Claypool was originally a second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL draft. He had good production right out of the gate with more than 800 yards in each of his first two seasons, along with nine touchdowns as a rookie.

The Steelers traded Claypool to the Bears midway through the 2022 season. His role in the offense gradually diminished before being dealt again, this time to the Miami Dolphins in October 2023.

Schefter reported in the aftermath of the 2022 trade deadline that the Packers made "aggressive attempts" to add pass-catchers, including offering a second-round draft pick and a late-round pick to the Steelers for Claypool.

Claypool played just 51 offensive snaps in nine games with the Dolphins.

Green Bay's receiver depth has taken a hit this offseason through trades and free agency. Romeo Doubs left to sign with the New England Patriots. Dontayvion Wicks was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Packers, who didn't take a receiver in the 2026 draft, are hosting their rookie minicamp on Friday and Saturday. If Claypool performs well, they could find a roster spot for him as they go through the remainder of the offseason schedule to see if he might be able to help their offense next season.