After Divorce With Davante Adams’ Went South Fast, Aaron Rodgers & Packers Have Been ‘Chasing’ This Ace Wide Receiver

Published 10/21/2022, 6:16 AM EDT

The Green Bay Packers came out of their defeat against the New York Jets with a crucial lesson with the need of having good receivers. And to that end, it seems the Packers are gunning on getting an excellent addition to their roster. Reportedly, the Packers are going all in on signing Pittsburgh Steelers’ Chase Claypool, a third-year receiver. Claypool’s performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, only helped strengthen his image, and possibly, the Packers’ resolve to get him.

Although there have been instances, where Claypool was seen as self absorbed, most notably, his first down celebration at the Pittsburgh vs Minnesota Vikings game, back in 2021. The Steelers lost 14 seconds while Claypool showcased a Usain Bolt like lightning bolt celebration. The Steelers lost that game, and criticism rained on the young receiver.

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Keeping that aside, though, his stats speak a lot about his potential. In 39 games for the Steelers, he’s managed to catch 144 catches for 1,958 yards with 14 touchdowns. There have been occasions where he has left a defense in the dust and not received a pass. And at a time when the Packers need explosive receivers for Rodgers to pass to, Claypool could be the key to solving their woes.

The bigger question, then, will be the price. What will the Steelers ask in return for Claypool, when they know the Packers are desperate? Speculations are that Pittsburgh should ask for either a second round or a third-round draft pick next year. And trading Claypool could mean the Steelers trying other players in their roster to figure out a different scheme, with a player that fits in well with their star man Kenny Pickett.

NFL fans have mixed reactions at news of Packers chasing Chase Claypool

Claypool’s possible trade hasn’t impressed everyone. But while some still show reservations to the move, some others are ecstatic about it. For them, Claypool’s mistimed celebration long ago is still fresh in their minds. While some believe the Steelers should ask more from the Packers than what the speculations are spinning.

Make it a package deal . Claypool, Mitch & Bush. Mitch can be the backup over Love & take over after Rodgers leaves in 2023. They need a WR now big time and Bush maybe just needs that change of scenery. Go pack those picks for the draft and rebuild the way you want too.
— SteelCityDelegate (@ItsPickettSZN) October 20, 2022

there's no reason to trade claypool right now. all he has to do it use his size and he's good, he did that a lot last game. plus, we are struggling right now and we need him
— Mike #FireMattCanada (@ItalianChungus) October 20, 2022

I would rather build around Claypool and Pickens
— D~pain 🇺🇲 (@pitblue) October 20, 2022

I’d only take a 1 from Packers…unless willing to give a 2 and a 3. Basically Steelers would have to pick another WR next year if dealt him. Got bigger holes to address vs WR crew. If they only got a 2 it’s like flipping him for that pick next year.
— JASiv (@JaS_4th) October 20, 2022

we’re not trading chase, idk how you can get rid of a target for your rookie qb. Then you have to draft another WR in a high round which we’ve done the past 5 years
— kyle._.ochap (@Titn76334721) October 20, 2022

Goodbye! The kind of guy that celebrates a first down when the game is out of reach.
— Zach AL-Chokhachi (@arabhick) October 20, 2022

Has to be a 1st pick otherwise makes no sense , if we’re going with a rookie QB we need settled WRs , would seem like a backwards step really
— EngSteelers88 (@Steelz4Life) October 20, 2022

Jaire Zakar Alexander is a fair price…🫵
— Jason Anishanslin (@RocDocs13) October 20, 2022

Yup, 1.5 years of good WR play to make life easier for Pickett & then a 2025 3rd rnd comp pick if they don't want to pay up. Packers will have to throw at least a 2nd to make it worth while.
— Drew 🇺🇲🇨🇴🌄 (@DrewWhite9) October 20, 2022

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I like Chase, but if they put some high picks on the table, I wouldn’t be sad
— Velho Uerj (@chrissythebruno) October 20, 2022

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A move to Green Bay could mean that Claypool will have a better chance of starting. The Packers’ #1 receiver on the depth chart is Allen Lazard, which only reinforces the importance Claypool will have when he gets there. Will we see a Rodgers-Claypool combo this season?

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Arjun Sukumaran is a NFL content writer at EssentiallySports. A Mechanical Engineering graduate, his debating stints and voyages into research from his college days have become part and parcel of his life. He loves cheeseburgers, and so naturally, he loves the Kansas City Chiefs, and you can definitely count him in the group of people claiming Patrick Mahomes to be the next big thing.

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After Divorce With Davante Adams’ Went South Fast, Aaron Rodgers & Packers Have Been ‘Chasing’ This Ace Wide Receiver

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