Former Steelers WR provides health update after season-ending injury, eyes NFL comeback
On Friday, Claypool took to Instagram and discussed the severity of his injury — as well as set the record straight on what's next in his football career:
"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 wrote. "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. 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."
Claypool also thanked the Bills organization in his Instagram post, singling out teammates, coaches, and other staff who supported him during his time in Buffalo.
The Steelers drafted Claypool with the 49th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, where he showed true promise for two and a half seasons — accumulating 2,211 yards from scrimmage, as well as 14 total touchdowns.
Pittsburgh traded him to the Bears in 2022 for a second-round pick — which, thanks to Chicago's last-place finish, turned into pick No. 32 overall and allowed the Steelers to acquire CB Joey Porter Jr.
With Claypool readying for a return to the NFL, and the Steelers in need of additional wide receivers on offense, could a 2025 Steel City reunion under Aaron Rodgers be on the horizon?
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