Clyde Edwards-Helaire Signs with Saints After Chiefs Release

The former first-round pick joins New Orleans' practice squad, marking a return to his home state and alma mater's region.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on December 16 after five seasons with the team.
The 25-year-old running back signed with the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on December 18, returning to Louisiana where he played college football at LSU.
Edwards-Helaire had been sidelined for the 2024 NFL season due to PTSD-related symptoms but was activated from the non-football illness list in October without appearing in any games.
The Saints' running back room, led by Alvin Kamara, faces uncertainty due to Kamara's groin injury, potentially creating opportunities for Edwards-Helaire.
Despite declining production in recent years, the Chiefs and their fanbase expressed gratitude and well-wishes for Edwards-Helaire as he departed.