Report: Claypool comes out of injury scare with minor ankle sprain
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool suffered a minor ankle sprain Tuesday at practice and "should be fine," a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and tight end Eric Ebron assisted the sophomore off the field, prompting fear that he had suffered a significant injury.
Steelers tight end Eric Ebron and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger help wide receiver Chase Claypool off the field after an injury late in practice Tuesday at Heinz Field. pic.twitter.com/ECM30J2zuW
— Matt Freed (@mattfreedpghpg) August 17, 2021
Claypool gave Steelers fans more positive news on social media after the injury scare:
All is well.
— Chase Claypool (@ChaseClaypool) August 17, 2021
The Notre Dame product enjoyed a stellar rookie campaign, posting 62 catches for 873 yards and nine touchdowns. Pittsburgh took him in the second round of the 2020 draft after 10 other wideouts flew off the board.
The Steelers open the 2021 regular season Sept. 12 against the Buffalo Bills.