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Damn This is heartbreaking Steelers Nation Calls Out Poor Admin Over Chase Claypool s Exit on Trade Deadline

Published 11/02/2022, 11:00 AM EDTBy Oct 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) reacts as he takes the field to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Bears have acquired wide receiver Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bears also had other moves up their sleeve, sending defensive end Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Claypool had 153 catches and 12 touchdowns over the last two seasons. The 2020 second-round pick from Notre Dame goes to Chicago with Justin Fields as his new quarterback. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Claypool put out an emotional tweet addressing the trade. He tweeted, “I will always have an unbelievable amount of love for Steelers Nation and the organization that drafted me out of Notre Dame.” The receiver also added that he was beyond grateful to the people in Pittsburgh for embracing and giving him lifelong memories. He his statement by saying, “Now… Back to business in the Midwest.”

Fans react to Claypool s trade

The trade received a mixed bag of reactions. Steelers fans were sad to see their receiver go. Many believe that the receiver is better suited to Pittsburg’s lineup. Bears fans, on the other hand, were ecstatic. There were the expected few who did not like the trade. This fan feels emotional Not gonna lie this got me in my feels — Lukas Prorok (@LProrok) PointsBet Sportsbook on Twitter posted a funny picture Chase Claypool going from Kenny Pickett to Justin Fields — PointsBet Sportsbook (@PointsBetUSA) This fan is heartbroken over the trade I don't like the Chase Claypool to Chicago trade. Not one bit. That boy is a Pittsburgh Steeler. Breaks my heart. Hope he balls out with Justin Fields and they got a good thing going for those Bears fans. — Maher (@pabloikonyero) ESPN’s NFL insider Field Yates says In Chase Claypool, the Bears acquire a 24-year old WR who is under contract through 2023 and had 10 TDs as a rookie. He’s a big-body vertical threat that could soon become Chicago’s WR1. An upside player with plenty of talent that fills a major need. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) This fan wishes Claypool the best We are going to miss you, Chase. Best of luck to you! — Nicholas Brown (@News_By_Nick) Another fan hopes Claypool will do great things in Chicago Thank you. Enjoyed watching you play for the Black and Gold. You will be missed. May God Bless you! Now go do great things in Chicago. — jackie mcdonald (@jackiem73273357) One fan is heartbroken but still wishes the receiver Damn. This is heartbreaking. Hate the business aspect of the NFL. Wish you the best — ? ? ? ? ? ? (@rach_elizabethh) Another fan posted a GIF of a dancing bear — Lorenzo S. (@ljsalas20) Despite some displeasure and sadness regarding the news, fans wished the WR the best. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad

Where do the Bears stand

The Steelers traded their wide receiver for a 2023 second-round draft pick. Bears fans have been at it with demands to make changes that will aid their quarterback Justin Fields.Sep 18, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is sacked by Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith (91) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports With Claypool in their offensive lineup, he can help stretch the field alongside Darnell Mooney. The Bears’ general manager, Ryan Poles’ decision to bring in new talent signifies their to build a solid defense around Fields. The are currently 3-5 in the league, seeded behind the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. Next up, the team will take on the Miami Dolphins who are currently at 5-3. The Bears Nation will look forward to seeing Claypool in action this season. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Watch This Story: .

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ADVERTISEMENT Anika Gomez 98 articlesAnika Gomez is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. She holds a degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English from the National School of Journalism and Public Discourse. Anika loves American Football, Formula 1, Basketball, and Tennis.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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