The Miami Dolphins acquired wide receiver Chase Claypool in a trade with the Chicago Bears on Friday.
The Dolphins also received a 2025 seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round selection the same draft.
Miami announced that the two sides had agreed to terms on the deal, pending the result of a physical.
It’s a fresh start for Claypool, who was scratched from Chicago’s game-day squad for the second week in a row and sat out the Bears’ 40-20 win Thursday against the Washington Commanders.
He was inactive for the previous game Sunday against the Denver Broncos, days after he criticized the team regarding his lack of involvement in the game plan.
On Monday, the Bears told Claypool to stay home while the squad practiced ahead of the Washington game. Then on Thursday, general manager Ryan Poles weighed in on where Claypool stands with the club, less than a year after the receiver arrived in a midseason trade.
“I think Chase is going to learn from this situation, we all will, and I wish him luck moving forward throughout his career,” Poles said while speaking before the game on ESPN 1000 radio.
“You’re always disappointed in the situation and it’s definitely something I take ownership of. Last year, in the situation we were in, we wanted to add another receiver to the offense, not only to help us be more productive but also to help Justin (Fields, the quarterback) take the next step.
“The right thought process was there and I feel comfortable with that. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out and we were hoping for (Claypool) to be a little bit more productive and be someone that could help us take it to the next level.
“I wish him luck.”
Claypool, 25, was acquired last November in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He has just four catches (on 14 targets) for 51 yards and a touchdown in three games this season. He is playing in the final season of his rookie contract.
The 2020 second-round draft pick has 171 catches for 2,235 yards and 13 touchdowns in 49 games (32 starts) with the Steelers and the Bears.
–Field Level Media