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Canadian receiver Chase Claypool worked out for the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, per the NFL’s transactions wire. It was his third NFL workout this year, following appearances with the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts. The six-foot-four, 238-pound target was originally a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had a sensational rookie season with the team, making 62 catches for 873 yards, rushing 10 times for 16 yards, and scoring 11 touchdowns. Claypool caught 91 passes for 1,171 yards and three touchdowns over the next two seasons in Pittsburgh, though he was traded to the Chicago Bears late in the 2022 season. The native of Abbotsford, B.C. wasn’t particularly effective with the Bears, making 18 receptions for 191 yards and one touchdown over 10 regular-season games. He was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2023, and made four catches for 26 yards with the team before the expiration of his contract. Claypool signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills in 2024, though he was released with an injury settlement after suffering a torn ligament in his toe. He has remained a free agent since. The 28-year-old’s exclusive CFL rights belong to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, who added him to their negotiation list on April 4, 2024. His mother, Jasmine, is from Hudson Bay, Sask., which is located 400 kilometres northeast of Regina. Claypool played collegiately at the University of Notre Dame, where he made 150 catches for 2,159 yards and 19 touchdowns over 50 games. The Saints finished fourth in the NFC South standings last season with a 6-11 record.