But did you know that his European journey wasn't just about style and glamour?
Indeed, Claypool, along with former Bears wide receiver Kaseem Sinceno, were in Europe on a mission to spread the joy of football. They are there as part of the Bears' initiative called 'Mini Monsters,' which is a complimentary program designed to engage young people. The program emphasizes the significance of balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, and proper hydration, all through entertaining, non-contact football drills.
The Bears are currently navigating through a six-city tour across the United Kingdom, covering both Scotland and England. Claypool and Sinceno found themselves in the heart of London just yesterday. The tour, which kicked off in Edinburgh, saw them joined by former Bears safety Shaun Gayle. So far, their journey has also led them to the bustling cities of Manchester, Liverpool, and Cambridge.
Claypool has been on the sidelines for the Bears' most recent offseason workouts due to an injury. However, his active participation in the Mini Monsters camp indicates he's on the mend. If the Bears' management is comfortable with him participating in this program, it's safe to assume he should be ready to hit the ground running when he checks into Halas Hall in the coming weeks.