Edwards-Helaire Returns to Kansas City!
Former LSU standout and Kansas City Chiefs first-round pick, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, is heading back to where his NFL career began! After a brief stint with the New Orleans Saints, where he joined late last season and played in two games, rushing for 46 yards on 13 carries. Edwards-Helaire has signed with the Chiefs practice squad.
This move, first reported by Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick, marks a reunion for Edwards-Helaire with the team that drafted him. He will bring veteran experience to the team.
Edwards-Helaire, a member of LSU's 2019 National Championship team, was initially released by the Saints as they trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit. While some speculated he might return to the Saints' practice squad, the Chiefs quickly scooped him up.
What This Means for the Saints
Edwards-Helaire's departure leaves a void in the Saints' backfield, particularly in pass-catching situations. While Alvin Kamara is expected to dominate those reps during the regular season, questions remain about the reliability of other running backs like Kendre Miller, Velus Jones Jr., or Devin Neal in those roles.
The Saints are actively working to fill out their practice squad and are likely considering re-signing players who were with them during training camp. However, they may also explore external options to add more "juice" and big-play ability to their backfield.
- Edwards-Helaire was valuable in blitz pickup.
- He offered consistent pass-catching out of the backfield.
- The Saints need another team's loss to be their gain.