Former Chiefs first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire is leaving Kansas City. The running back announced via social media on Monday that he was being waived by the Chiefs, with the team later confirming the move. “Love ya KC!” Edwards-Helaire wrote.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire did not remain without an NFL team for long. The former Kansas City Chiefs running back signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday. The Chiefs cut Edwards-Helaire on Monday, and he cleared waivers. He joins the team from his home state.
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He has not appeared in a game after starting this season on the non-football illness list, stemming from his battle with PTSD.
Chiefs fans shared their favorite memories of Edwards-Helaire, praised him for helping a young fan during the Super Bowl rally shooting and sent him farewell messages. Here is a sample of what fans were saying on X and on Reddit.
Edwards-Helaire, who won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs, appears to be part of a running-back roster crunch. KC started the season with Pacheco and rookie Carson Steele on the roster, then signed former Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine before the season began.
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Helaire's time with the Kansas City Chiefs is over. ESPN's Field Yates reported Monday the AFC West team waived the running
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Edwards-Helaire revealed in the offseason he's been living with PTSD and has not played this season. He addressed the Chiefs and their fans upon his release: "Love ya KC!"