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Chase Claypool Leaves Colts Workout Unsigned in Latest Comeback Bid

The visit was a health and readiness check as Claypool seeks to return after a toe injury that kept him out of games for two seasons.

Overview

  • The Indianapolis Colts brought Claypool in for a private workout on Thursday and he left the team’s facility without signing a contract.
  • Claypool has not played in an NFL game since 2023 after a significant toe ligament injury cost him the 2024 season and limited his availability afterward.
  • Indy signed undrafted free agent wide receiver Liam Clifford after workouts, a move that makes Claypool’s immediate path to the roster harder than it would have been.
  • Claypool burst onto the league with 1,733 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns across his first two seasons and earned All-Rookie honors, but his production and availability fell sharply after a 2022 trade and later injuries.
  • Teams are using low-risk camp workouts to evaluate Claypool’s physical form and decision making; he previously worked out for the Packers and remains a free agent who could still land a short-term deal if he proves he is healthy and reliable.