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Bears claim Connor Shaw off waivers

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Connor Shaw was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears on Friday, the team confirmed Friday.

ESPN's Field Yates originally reported the New Orleans Saints acquired Shaw. However, the Saints merely put in a claim for him and, in a clerical error, sent an email to the entire league, instead of the NFL office.

The Bears were one spot ahead of the Saints on the waiver priority list and claimed Shaw.

After a chaotic afternoon, Shaw was thrilled to join the Bears.

Shaw was released Thursday by the Cleveland Browns after spending the first two seasons of his career with the franchise. The Browns signed Shaw as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina in 2014.

During his tenure with the Browns, Shaw made one start, going 14-of-28 for 177 yards and an interception.

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