Bears already looking to trade Chase Claypool

Nov 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (10) prepares for a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

There are several reasons why the Chicago Bears remain winless through Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season. The massive regression of wide receiver Chase Claypool is one of those reasons.

Less than a year after trading for Claypool, it appears as though the Bears are already trying to move him. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Chicago is looking to trade Claypool for a price lower than what they initially paid to acquire him.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles is reportedly active in calling up teams he believes are in the market for a receiver. Their rumored asking price? A 5th or 6th-round pick.

Sources: The #Bears are looking to trade WR Chase Claypool, asking for a 5th-or-6th round pick in return.

GM Ryan Poles has been actively calling teams he believes are in the market for a receiver.

Claypool was acquired via trade from the #Steelers last season. He is inactive… pic.twitter.com/HttUMggWla

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 1, 2023

The Bears paid what some considered a steep price to acquire Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. The hope was that the Notre Dame alum would turn into a top target for third-year quarterback Justin Fields.

Instead, Claypool has just 4 catches for 51 yards and 1 touchdown heading into Week 5. The Bears did not even want Claypool to show up at all for their Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos.

Claypool was already clowned for his embarrassing play as early as Week 1. The situation has only gotten worse since then.