The Indianapolis Colts brought in veteran wide receiver Chase Claypool for a workout during Thursday’s training camp practice, according to a report from NFL Network.
Mike Garafolo of the network first shared the news, noting that the session took place as the team continued its early work at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Claypool, who turns 28 later this year, remains a free agent after spending the past two seasons out of the league’s regular-season picture.
Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Claypool arrived with high expectations. He delivered early, posting more than 1,800 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns across his first two professional seasons while showing the size and speed that made him an intriguing prospect.
His path grew more complicated after those initial years. Pittsburgh dealt him to the Chicago Bears during his third season, where he finished with 451 receiving yards. The following year brought another trade, this time to the Miami Dolphins.
There he managed just 77 yards across 12 games before fading from the active roster picture.
Claypool has not appeared in a regular-season contest since 2023. That absence has left him looking for a fresh opportunity as training camps open across the league and teams evaluate their depth at skill positions.
Garafolo reported that the Colts do not plan to sign Claypool on Thursday itself. However, the network insider indicated the receiver “could be in play” for Indianapolis in the near future as the roster takes clearer shape.
At the top of the Colts’ wide receiver depth chart sit Alec Pierce and Josh Downs, both of whom have established themselves as reliable options in recent seasons. Beyond those two, the remaining spots — particularly the third through sixth positions — remain unsettled heading into the preseason schedule.
That competition creates an opening for experienced players who can contribute quickly in the slot or outside while bringing physical tools that younger receivers may still be developing. Claypool’s combination of height and athleticism once made him a mismatch threat, and a team like Indianapolis may see value in testing whether those traits still translate after time away.
Training camp workouts for veterans are common across the NFL this time of year. Clubs use them to gather medical information, evaluate conditioning and get a closer look at players who might fill short-term or depth needs without committing immediately to a contract.
For the Colts, the decision to bring Claypool in comes as the offense continues to install its schemes under the coaching staff’s direction. Quarterback play and the running game will draw much of the attention, yet the receiving corps must still prove it can stretch the field and create separation consistently.
Any addition at the position would need to earn trust through special teams contributions or situational roles before climbing the depth chart. Claypool’s earlier production suggests he understands those expectations from previous stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago and Miami.
Whether the workout leads to a signing remains uncertain. Teams often host multiple players at the same position during camp and later decide based on injuries, practice performance or scheme fit.
As practices continue through the coming weeks, the Colts will keep assessing their options. Claypool’s appearance Thursday adds one more name to the conversation around a unit that still has room to evolve before the regular season begins in September.
Fans and observers will watch closely to see if further reports surface linking the former Notre Dame standout more permanently to Indianapolis or another club seeking veteran help at wide receiver.
For now, the session itself marks the latest development in what has already been an active summer of roster evaluation for the Colts.
