BREAKING: Bears Trade Chase Claypool to Dolphins

A Surprising Move After Recent Acquisition

Details of the Trade

The Chicago Bears have made a surprising move, trading wide receiver Chase Claypool to the Miami Dolphins. The trade, which was announced on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:18 AM ET, includes the Bears receiving a 2025 seventh-round pick in return for Claypool.

Claypool's Time in Chicago Ends Abruptly

Claypool's departure from Chicago comes just one day after the Bears finally moved into the win column for the season. The trade ends a short but tumultuous tenure for Claypool in the Windy City, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade this past offseason.

Dolphins Bolster Receiving Corps

The Dolphins, meanwhile, bolster their receiving corps by adding Claypool, who has shown flashes of brilliance during his NFL career. With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle already on the roster, Claypool will give the Dolphins a third dynamic playmaker in the passing game.

The details of the trade were first reported by NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. The Bears confirmed the trade shortly after, with Dianna Russini, Adam Jahns, and Mike Jones providing additional details.