Bears trade for Chase Claypool: Experts hand out grades for Chicago

Here’s a collection of all of the grades for the Bears’ trade for Claypool, where experts were divided about whether this was the best move.

The Chicago Bears made a splash ahead of the NFL trade deadline, acquiring receiver Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers for their own second-round pick.

It’s a move that benefits quarterback Justin Fields, who now has a weapon in Claypool who can stretch the field as the offense looks to make continued progress. Sure, the price for Claypool (a potential top-40 pick) is the one thing that has people questioning the move. But it showed that GM Ryan Poles is prioritizing Fields’ development, which is all fans can hope for at this point.

Here’s a collection of all of the grades for the Bears’ trade for Claypool, where experts were divided about whether this was the best move for Chicago.