Colts add a tryout to their summer mix, working out WR Chase Claypool

Indianapolis is continuing its evaluation work in August, and the latest name to appear on that list is wide receiver Chase Claypool. Pro Football Rumors reported that Claypool worked out with the Colts last week, adding another stop to his ongoing push to return to the league after his last regular-season action came in 2023.

Claypool’s path over the past year-plus has been shaped less by a traditional offseason role and more by tryout opportunities. The same report notes that he attended the Green Bay Packers’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis in May, and then followed that with a Colts workout later in the summer.

Claypool’s NFL résumé started with seasons that featured size and vertical speed, with his early career including time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears before the most recent phase of his career. At age 28, he is still seeking a situation where he can earn a roster spot through practice, repetition, and play recognition rather than relying on prior standing alone.

From the Colts’ perspective, a workout like this fits a common preseason pattern. Teams often use the window before the regular season to confirm which receivers can separate in both route running and spacing, and which players can learn an offense quickly enough to handle timing demands, special teams, and cross-coverage details that matter once training camp becomes game-focused.

There is also a roster logic behind these looks. As teams finalize their receiver depth and determine who can be trusted in different formations, a veteran with NFL experience can become a low-risk, high-information audition. Even if the workout does not lead to a contract, it can still help the coaching staff assess traits and technique in live periods.

Nothing in the report indicates that Claypool has signed with Indianapolis, and NFL tryouts do not always translate into a transaction. The next practical checkpoint would be whether the Colts bring him back for additional days, add him to a practice-squad group, or keep him off the roster as camp narrows toward the regular-season cut.

If Claypool’s tryout tour continues to produce interest, the story to watch will be whether he can translate workouts into consistent camp execution, particularly against press coverage and on routes that require quick timing with the quarterback. For Indianapolis, the immediate impact is simply additional clarity on a position group that must be finalized through competition and health.

For fans, the broader subplot is how Claypool fits into the league’s ongoing reset for veteran receivers who are seeking their next opportunity. A workout with the Colts does not change his status overnight, but it keeps his comeback on the field and creates another data point in his effort to regain a place on an NFL roster.