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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Jason Lieser

Bears notebook: New WR Chase Claypool’s role to expand vs. Lions

Chase Claypool Bears Cole Kmet Lions Justin Fields Matt Eberflus Roquan Smith Eddie Jackson Keion Crossen Dolphins
Claypool caught two passes for 13 yards in his Bears debut. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

New Bears receiver Chase Claypool had a quiet debut Sunday with two catches for 13 yards against the Dolphins, but his role should grow rapidly.

Claypool arrived last Wednesday after the Bears traded a second-round pick to the Steelers for him. Based on his limited grasp of the playbook, he got just 26 snaps against the Dolphins. Coach Matt Eberflus wouldn’t put a number on it, but it’s likely the Bears are looking to double that Sunday against the Lions.

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