The Chicago Bears have traded receiver Chase Claypool to the Miami Dolphins, the team announced Friday.
As far as compensation goes, it’s essentially a swap of late round picks with the Bears getting a 2025 sixth-round pick in exchange for Claypool and a 2025 seventh-round selection.
Buy Bears TicketsChicago had been trying to trade Claypool since last week, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and they finally were able to get a deal done.
As you can imagine, NFL fans had plenty to say about the move. Especially considering the disaster of a trade it was for general manager Ryan Poles, who sent a second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Claypool, who didn’t last a full calendar year.
But Poles did admit his mistake in trading Claypool, and many were actually surprised the Bears got anything at all in return, as Claypool was trending toward being released.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Bears trading Claypool to the Dolphins:
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The fact that Poles managed to get any assets out of this at all instead of cutting him is astounding https://t.co/eozeMTOyZB
— Arif Hasan, but NFL 🏈 (@ArifHasanNFL) October 6, 2023
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Welp. That move didn’t work out for Ryan Poles. I understand why he did it. But giving up your 2nd Rd pick (when you knew you were tanking), ultimately #32 overall for THIS is definitely an L! Again I say, let’s not think we can fix what Mike Tomlin couldn’t. https://t.co/XX9CnJKA8G
— Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) October 6, 2023
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Chase Claypool is heading to the Miami Dolphins.
He'll ball out in that offense, and the Bears trade for him will be a constant punchline for the rest of the season. And let him have a good game in the playoffs, and we'll never hear the end of it.
— Patrick K. Flowers (@PatrickKFlowers) October 6, 2023
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The Bears traded essentially a first rounder for him originally lol https://t.co/SChjPB473s
— Joshua Keatley (@JoshKeatley16) October 6, 2023
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Claypool lands on a winning team and with his skillset, can probably make an impact. He needs to be in that type of environment though, seems like he isn't much for adversity. Not sure how he's going to block in McDaniels' scheme though…
— Sam Householder (@SamHouseholder) October 6, 2023
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Chase Claypool came into the season wanting to prove the people that believed in him right and his doubters wrong. He now gets that chance in Miami. The Bears were able to move up one round for Claypool. Sometimes cutting your losses in life is the best choice.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) October 6, 2023
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— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) October 6, 2023
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The fact that they got anything is impressive. https://t.co/uvL3A86fj7
— Laurence Holmes (@LaurenceWHolmes) October 6, 2023
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Kudos to Ryan Poles for admitting his mistake and moving on from Chase Claypool.
Past #Bears GMs wouldn’t be willing to swallow their pride and move on from a bad move. This is the sign of someone who doesn’t like ego affect his decisions.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) October 6, 2023
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how to turn a first-round pick into a late pick swap in less than 12 months! https://t.co/fjnrX0z97e pic.twitter.com/yOxNau5MUa
— Jeremy "Sell the team George" Layton (@JeremyLayt0n) October 6, 2023
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I was really hoping it would be the Panthers so he could sabotage them too. But the fact they got anything and didn’t have to release him is a win in my book at this point https://t.co/VmsH6IB2Cv
— Chicago Football Connection (@CFCBears) October 6, 2023
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Basically a cut of Claypool. This is good for the Bears. Hopefully, it leads to more opportunities for Tyler Scott and Darnell Mooney in the offense. https://t.co/2PBXJVrFzn
— 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒌 🏈🏳️🌈🇺🇦🇬🇪 (@CarasikS) October 6, 2023
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Better than nothing for a guy who was likely getting cut shortly. https://t.co/YkWqf0JrQv
— Tony Daly (@Tony_Daly) October 6, 2023
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The Chase Claypool trade was doomed from the start for Chicago. What an awful trade. https://t.co/5IEvAADUVA
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) October 6, 2023
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Ryan Poles comments’ yesterday all but said this was happening. Just a really bad trade in 2022.
Claypool had 18 receptions, 191 yards and 1 TD in Chicago.
Both sides can move on now. https://t.co/FHv9kZ46LA
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) October 6, 2023
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Getting anything back for Claypool is the biggest Bears win of the last two days https://t.co/2qWuGNTXpa
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) October 6, 2023
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I cannot believe they got something for him. Better than nothing, and will never make up for what they gave up, but what a mess. Glad one more negative thing is done. https://t.co/UQMDEZtzQh
— Sam Householder (@SamHouseholder) October 6, 2023
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Chase Claypool is the only NFL player I’ve ever disliked. Couldn’t stand him on the Steelers, and hated it when the #Bears traded for him. Won’t be missed pic.twitter.com/q0JsyptH0V
— ImBearingDown (@ImBearingDown) October 6, 2023
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The end of an era #Bears pic.twitter.com/Z4HMKlflEK
— Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) October 6, 2023
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Chase Claypool gone from my football team pic.twitter.com/O22uJN52Nf
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) October 6, 2023
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Goodbye and good riddance, Chase Claypool.
What an awful move by the #Bears to begin with, and I’m glad it’s over.
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) October 6, 2023
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The Bears after they get their first win and trade away Chase Claypool: pic.twitter.com/G8wUt00rm0
— Rami Hanna (@WhoElseButRami) October 6, 2023
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Good riddance
Watch Mike McDaniel turn him into a 1k yard receiver 😂 Not mad we got rid of him at this point tho.
Horrific trade by Ryan Poles to acquire him. Thank god he also traded for DJ Moore https://t.co/piI0CKWZpc
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) October 6, 2023
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Bears getting something at all in return after this saga is a win. https://t.co/6Sr5M2UHMW
— Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) October 6, 2023
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Hate that this trade did not work out at all. At least Ryan Poles owned up to the mistake https://t.co/nghPyLAo9o
— Bearsszn (@bearssznn) October 6, 2023
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Hate that it didn’t work here hopefully he is able to find the right fit for him https://t.co/Fm95x79wBl
— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) October 6, 2023
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Time to turn the page. I wish it would’ve worked out. Good luck in MIA Chase 🐻⬇️ https://t.co/FanvczYh00
— JAY 🤘🏽(1-4)🐻⬇️ (@Directhim) October 6, 2023
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Each GM has 1 really really really bad mistake. Ryan Poles has to wear this one. Sad that it never worked out, but you can’t deny the team has played with more energy and heart ever since Claypool was sent home. https://t.co/FJXQiYXnAm
— John Stocco (@fakeJohnStocco) October 6, 2023
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Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!!!! 👋😂 https://t.co/4GCBj01Apt
— Lerrato 🐻⬇️ (@DaBearsHateMe) October 6, 2023
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https://t.co/4gruWsvhSL pic.twitter.com/NamMKuRyWC
— Da TailGate Show ™️ (@DaTailGateShow) October 6, 2023
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Dude is a locker room issue. Second team he got shipped. Think about it the Steelers traded him and that organization will put up with a lot. He better humble himself behind Hill and Waddle https://t.co/04qJzpKEBy
— KirkllandSigShopper (@white_m2010) October 6, 2023
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Figured they would just have to release him, admitting a mistake and moving on is something Poles has shown he can and will do https://t.co/d6JkB1jS8C
— Cole Van Wey (@ColeVanWey50) October 6, 2023
