Chase Claypool - Ready to play Week 5 Claypool (hamstring) practiced fully Friday and enters Sunday's game against the Broncos without an injury designation. Impact Limited by the hamstring issue in the Steelers' first two Week 5 practices, Claypool put to rest any concerns about his health by taking every rep during Friday's session. Before the injury prevented him from playing in the Week 4 loss to the Packers, Claypool enjoyed a featured role in the passing attack in the Steelers' loss to the Bengals in Week 3, when he finished with nine receptions for 96 yards on 15 targets. It's worth noting that Diontae Johnson -- who is averaging 11.6 targets per game over three appearances -- was sidelined for that Week 3 contest, so Claypool will most likely be in store for lighter involvement in the passing game in his return to the lineup. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will have all of his pass-catching options at his disposal Week 4, save for No. 4 receiver James Washington (groin).
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE