Chiefs continue to show how much they value familiarity by signing an old friend to the practice squad
Clyde Edwards-Helaire is back in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Chiefs value experience and knowledge almost as much as they do talent.
Time and time again, we’ve seen general manager Brett Veach bring players back after moving on from them. That has happened once more, as the Chiefs signed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to their practice squad on Wednesday (H/T Matt Derrick).
The Chiefs selected Edwards-Helaire in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. His five-year tenure in Kansas City was disappointing as a whole, but wasn’t all bad. In 50 games played Edwards-Helaire recorded 1,845 rushing yards on 454 carries, 765 receiving yards on 89 receptions, and 19 total touchdowns.
Various injuries plagued him during each year of his career. Midway through the 2022 season, he lost his starting role to Isiah Pacheco. Edwards-Helaire played sparingly after that, and was eventually released in December of 2024. He quickly signed with the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad, and was elevated to the 53-man roster in Week 17.
Edwards-Helaire revealed during 2024 training camp that he was struggling with PTSD, stemming from a violent incident from his past. The Chiefs placed him on the Reserve/PUP list during as they helped him deal with his trauma. Edwards-Helaire had this to say on the “Pivot Podcast” back in Novemeber:
“I’m a living testament of a guy with PTSD who’s been on the ledge, and I haven’t let that stop me not only helping others, but getting to that point where I can help myself,” Edwards-Helaire said.
He appears to have those issues under control as he has resumed his playing career. Edwards-Helaire was released by the Saints on Tuesday after participating in training camp and preseason with them. He obviously knows the Chiefs’ offensive system well, and can come up to the 53-man roster to contribute in a pinch.
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