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A former Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> wide receiver has teased his much-anticipated return to the NFL \u2014 and potentially the Steel City \u2014 on social media.<\/p>\n On Thursday, ex-Steelers<\/a> wide receiver Chase Claypool<\/a> posted a short compilation video on Instagram which featured some of his highlights.<\/p>\n In the video, Claypool, in a Steelers uniform, is seen making some big plays while the song, “Where Have You Been” by Rihanna plays in the background \u2014 which led some fans to interpret it as a return to Pittsburgh, not just the NFL itself.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Claypool, selected by the Steelers with the 49th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, had a terrific two-year start to his NFL career, catching 121 passes for 1,733 yards and 11 touchdowns with Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n Claypool was traded away in 2022 and was unable to rekindle the spark from his glory days with the Steelers. But a return to Pittsburgh, after recovering from a torn ligament and tendon in his toe, could be in the cards for the once-beloved “Mapletron.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a><\/p>\n For up-to-date\u00a0Steelers\u00a0coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X\u00a0@TheSteelersWire<\/a>\u00a0and give our\u00a0Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0a like.<\/p>\n