Matt Eberflus says Chase Claypool to remain away from Bears

CHICAGO -- Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool will not be with the team ahead of its Week 5 matchup in Washington, coach Matt Eberflus said during his weekly appearance on "Kap & J.Hood" on ESPN 1000.

"He's not going to be in the building this particular week on this short week," Eberflus said when asked whether Claypool would be active for the Bears' Thursday night game against the Commanders.

Claypool was a healthy scratch for Chicago's 31-28 loss to the Denver Broncos. The wide receiver was not present at Soldier Field on Sunday and was told not to attend the game, according to a team spokesperson.

Following the loss, Eberflus told reporters that it was Claypool's choice whether to attend…