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Packers Invite Ex-Steelers WR Chase Claypool to Minicamp

5/2/2026

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Claypool Rookie Tryout

The Green Bay Packers invited former Steelers receiver Chase Claypool to a rookie minicamp tryout on May 1-2 2026 in Green Bay.
Claypool, 27, has not played since the Bills waived him after a toe injury in 2024.
He recorded 121 receptions for 1,733 yards and 11 touchdowns with the Steelers.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Claypool looks in great shape but must impress to earn a contract and a 90-man roster spot.

Summary

Packers Receiver Void

The Packers entered the 2026 offseason with a depleted receiver group after Romeo Doubs signed with the New England Patriots, Dontayvion Wicks was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, and the team drafted no receiver.
They signed former second-rounder Skyy Moore as a special-teams returner.
GM Brian Gutekunst said there is little urgency to add offensive players, leaving the Packers’ receiver depth vulnerable heading into training camp.

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Historical Context

The Packers’ current receiver shortage echoes a pattern that began after the 1995 NFL draft—held April 22-23, 1995, the first draft to grant the new Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars two extra picks between the first and second rounds. Today, 2026 GM Brian Gutekunst has added former Steelers receiver Chase Claypool and limited veteran tryouts to rebuild depth.

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Claypool Rookie Tryout

The Green Bay Packers invited former Steelers receiver Chase Claypool to a rookie minicamp tryout on May 1-2 2026 in Green Bay.
Claypool, 27, has not played since the Bills waived him after a toe injury in 2024.
He recorded 121 receptions for 1,733 yards and 11 touchdowns with the Steelers.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Claypool looks in great shape but must impress to earn a contract and a 90-man roster spot.

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