In the dizzying world of National Football League, second chances are a recurring theme. Talented receiver Chase Claypool has found a new home. The Bills have welcomed Claypool back after his time in the AFC East with the Dolphins, signing a one-year deal with the team and adding a veteran receiver to their ranks.
At 25 years old, Claypool has taken a peculiar path in the league. Last season saw him split time between the Bears and Dolphins, putting up modest stats of eight receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown in 12 games between both teams. His time in Chicago in 2023 was brief, limited to three games, two starts before joining the Dolphins, where he saw more action in nine games, although his time on the field was limited to just 51 offensive snaps and 102 on special teams. .
Selected in the second round of the 2020 draft by the Steelers, Claypool has had an impressive start to his career. In his rookie season, he caught 62 passes for 873 yards with nine touchdowns, proving to be a threat in both the passing game and on the field. However, his performance has been declining since then. In 2022, with the Steelers, he saw a drop in production from him, and since his departure from Pittsburgh, he has struggled to find his former rhythm.
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With the Bills facing changes to their receiving corps, including the departure of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis in free agency, Claypool’s arrival adds an extra dose of competition to the team’s wide receiver room.
Josh Allen will now have as his main targets Curtis Samuel, rookie Keon Coleman, Claypool and tight ends: Delton Kincaid and Dawson Knox.
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In addition to signing Claypool, the Bills also announced the additions of defensive end Dawuane Smoot and linebacker Deion Jones, both on one-year contracts. While Jones’ signing had already been reported, the arrival of Smoot, 29, brings experience and depth to Buffalo’s defensive line. With seven seasons with the Jaguars, Smoot has 23.5 sacks in his career, along with 27 tackles for loss and 64 quarterback hits.
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2024-05-03 19:42:20
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