Every NFL team’s most surprising cut candidate

Chicago Bears — Chase Claypool

This one is going to floor people if it actually happens because of the price the Chicago Bears paid to add Chase Claypool. They sent a second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers that ended up being the 33rd overall pick in this past draft. The Bears gave up way too much for what ended up being a middling upgrade at wide receiver.

Since joining the Bears, Claypool had 140 yards. He had that in seven games. Justin Jefferson had 154 yards in his first game against the Bears last season. Averaging 20 yards per game is unacceptable for any wide receiver. It’s downright disgusting for a player the team thought could be their number one.

Now, the Bears are coming back with a much better wide receiver room. They added DJ Moore in the trade for the number-one overall pick. They welcome back Darnell Mooney. Bears brass added Tyler Scott in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. There is a ton of competition in training camp.

Many teams will avoid admitting their mistakes. Teams will hold onto players they overpaid. Then, there are teams that will cut their losses. Claypool could easily fall to fourth on the depth chart. Will he behave if that becomes the case? He’s primed for a bounce-back, but he’s also very close to being deemed useless.