Big catch in preseason opener Claypool secured three of four targets for 62 yards during the Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game. He remained down for some time after a... Impact The second-year standout co-led the Steelers in receptions and paced the club in yards with his strong night, one that was highlighted by the game-long grab on which he appeared to be shaken up momentarily. Claypool made an immediate impact as a rookie with a 62-873-9 line across 16 games while adding two rushing touchdowns. However, he was also charged with seven drops, and the Notre Dame product will therefore look to tighten up his poor 56.4 percent catch rate and reach the 1,000-yard threshold as one of Ben Roethlisberger's top pass-catching options in the coming season.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE