Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Staying in New Orleans
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Edwards-Helaire signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Edwards-Helaire started the 2024 season on the Chiefs' reserve/non-football illness list. He was activated from the NFI list Oct. 15 but was a healthy scratch for the next nine games and was ultimately waived by Kansas City in mid-December. He signed with the Saints' practice squad two days later and was elevated for the final two games of the regular season, during which he logged 13 carries for 46 yards while adding three catches (on five targets) for 24 yards. By signing a future contract, Edwards-Helaire will be on the Saints' 90-man roster for the start of the new league year March 12. He'll be able to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp and will look to earn a spot on New Orleans' 53-man roster for the 2025 season.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Goes back to practice squad
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The Saints reverted Edwards-Helaire to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Edwards-Helaire was elevated for Sunday's Week 18 game against Tampa Bay and led New Orleans running backs with 26 yards on eight carries while adding one reception for 14 yards. With both Alvin Kamara (groin) and Kendre Miller (concussion) out of action, Edwards-Helaire finished third in offensive snaps (18) among the Saints' tailbacks, though he didn't trail Jamaal Williams (24) or Jordan Mims (24) by much. After joining New Orleans on a practice-squad deal in mid-December, Edwards-Helaire played in two contests, totaling 46 yards on 13 rushes and 24 yards on three receptions.
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Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Paces ground attack in loss
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Edwards-Helaire rushed eight times for 26 yards and brought in his only target for 14 yards in the Saints' 27-19 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Edwards-Helaire served as a co-lead back alongside Jamaal Williams with both Alvin Kamara (groin) and Kendre Miller (concussion) sidelined, and he produced a team-high rushing yardage total. The veteran back will be an unrestricted free agent come the new league year, and Edwards-Helaire shouldn't have too much trouble garnering some interest on the open market given his status as a one-time first-round pick and the fact he's just 25 years old.
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Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Will be active Week 18
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Interim coach Darren Rizzi said Friday that Edwards-Helaire will be active Sunday against the Buccaneers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Edwards-Helaire will officially be elevated from the practice squad prior to Sunday's regular-season finale. He led all Saints running backs with five rushing attempts in the Week 17 loss to the Raiders, and Edwards-Helaire could work ahead of Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims in a backfield that will definitely be without Kendre Miller (concussion) and is unlikely to feature Alvin Kamara (groin), who is listed as doubtful.
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Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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Edwards-Helaire could be the No. 1 running back for the Saints in Week 18 at Tampa Bay if Alvin Kamara (groin) and Kendre Miller (concussion) are out. Edwards-Helaire filled in for Miller in Week 17 against Las Vegas with five carries for 20 yards and two catches for 10 yards on four targets. There's a chance Derek Carr (hand) could play against the Buccaneers, which would help the entire offense, and Edwards-Helaire could be a flex option in deeper leagues if Kamara and Miller are out.
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Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Heads back to practice squad
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Edwards-Helaire reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
With Alvin Kamara (groin) sidelined for a second straight game Sunday against the Raiders, Kendre Miller got the start, but Edwards-Helaire received the first touch among Saints running backs. Miller's exit in the second quarter due to a concussion allowed Edwards-Helaire to earn the most snaps (26) and touches (seven for 30 yards from scrimmage) in the position group, while Jamaal Williams played 25 snaps and handled three touches for 24 total yards. It's unknown if Kamara or Miller will gain clearance to suit up in Week 18 at Tampa Bay, so Edwards-Helaire and Williams may split the backfield reps.
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Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Seven touches in Saints debut
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Edwards-Helaire carried the ball five times for 20 yards and caught two of four targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Raiders.
Claimed off waivers from Kansas City less than two weeks ago, Edwards-Helaire saw more action than expected Sunday in his New Orleans debut after Kendre Miller was forced from the game due to a potential concussion. With Alvin Kamara (groin) also sidelined and the Saints focused on 2025, Edwards-Helaire -- who starred for LSU in college -- could find himself leading the backfield in Week 18 against the Buccaneers.
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Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Available for debut with new team
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Edwards-Helaire is listed as active Sunday versus the Raiders, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Edwards-Helaire joined the Saints' practice squad on Dec. 18, and after a week and a half in the program, he'll be available for his debut with his new organization after the team elevated him from the practice squad Saturday. With Alvin Kamara (groin) sidelined again and Jordan Mims a healthy scratch, Kendre Miller, Jamaal Williams and Edwards-Helaire will be the backfield options for New Orleans in Week 17.
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Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Elevated to active roster
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The Saints promoted Edwards-Helaire to the active roster Saturday.
With Alvin Kamara (groin) still sidelined, Edwards-Halaire will join a plethora of available backs for New Orleans, including Kendre Miller, Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims. This will be Edwards-Helaire's first time suiting up on a 53-man roster this season.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Scooped up by Saints
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Edwards-Helaire agreed to a contract with the Saints on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
The report doesn't specify whether Edwards-Helaire will be joining the Saints' active roster or signing with the team's practice squad. Either way, the former Chiefs running back could contribute for the stretch run on a Saints team that could be without lead back Alvin Kamara (groin) for Monday's game against the Packers. Edwards-Helaire didn't appear in a game for the Chiefs during the 2024 season prior to being waived Monday.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Cut by Kansas City
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The Chiefs waived Edwards-Helaire on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Edwards-Helaire has yet to play in a game this season. After starting the season on the reserve/non-football illness list, Edwards-Helaire has been a healthy inactive each of the last nine contests. The No. 32 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, Edwards-Helaire appeared in 48 games over his five seasons with the Chiefs, amassing a 441-1,845-12 rushing line and a 89-765-7 receiving line on 122 targets. Still just 25 years old, Edwards-Helaire will have a chance to catch on elsewhere for the remainder of the 2024 season.
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Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Healthy scratch for Friday's game
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Edwards-Helaire is inactive for Friday's game against the Raiders.
Edwards-Helaire remains a healthy scratch in a Chiefs backfield that will welcome back Isiah Pacheco (ankle) against the AFC West rival Raiders. Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele will also dress for Kansas City at running back Friday.
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Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Inactive Sunday
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Edwards-Helaire is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
With Edwards-Helaire inactive and Isiah Pacheco (ankle) still on IR, Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele will handle the Chiefs' Week 12 backfield duties.
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Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Healthy scratch again Sunday
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Edwards-Helaire (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran back will be in street clothes for the fourth straight game since being activated from the reserve/non-football illness list. With Edwards-Helaire inactive, Carson Steele will work as the No. 3 running back behind Kareem Hunt and Samaje Perine versus Buffalo.
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Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Inactive Sunday
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Edwards-Helaire (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Edwards-Helaire, who wasn't on the Chiefs' Week 10 injury report, will thus wait at least another week before making his regular-season debut. Versus Denver, Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele are Kansas City's backfield options.
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Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Healthy scratch in Week 9
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Edwards-Helaire (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Monday against the Buccaneers.
Edwards-Helaire thus will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive contest after spending the early portion of the season on the reserve/non-football illness list. With Isiah Pacheco (fibula) still on injured reserve, the Chiefs will continue to entrust the backfield to Kareem Hunt, while Samaje Perine and Carson Steele also will be on hand for RB reps.
Edwards-Helaire is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Edwards-Helaire, who wasn't on the Chiefs' Week 8 injury report, will wait at least another week before making his regular-season debut. Against the Raiders, Kansas City's backfield will be comprised of Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele.
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Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Listed as doubtful for Monday
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Edwards-Helaire, who remains on the reserve/non-football illness list, is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Saints, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Week 5 would have marked the first week in which Edwards-Helaire would have been eligible to return, but it appears as if the team wants the running back to get an additional week of practice in before having him join the active roster. It likely helps that Kareem Hunt (shoulder) seems confident he'll be playing, meaning the Chiefs will have the full backfield complement of Samaje Perine, Carson Steele and Hunt following Isiah Pacheco's multiple-month leg injury.
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Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Another limited practice
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Edwards-Helaire, who remains on the reserve/non-football illness list, practiced in a limited capacity Friday.
The Chiefs placed Edwards-Helaire on reserve/NFI prior to Week 1, which ruled him out for at least the first four games of the campaign. The team then designated him for return this Wednesday, opening a 21-day window for him to be evaluated for a potential return to the active roster. Edwards-Helaire so far has managed back-to-back capped sessions this week, and Kansas City's final Week 5 injury report will include a game status for him ahead of Monday's matchup with the Saints. If he's listed as anything other than out Saturday, the team will have until Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET to activate him, which, if it comes to pass, could mean he's in contention to reps out of the backfield immediately along with Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele with lead runner Isiah Pacheco (fibula) on injured reserve.
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Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Practice window opened
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that Edwards-Helaire was designated for return to practice Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Though Edwards-Helaire's 21-day evaluation window was opened Wednesday, he didn't take the field that day and instead made his return to practice Thursday for the Chiefs' first official Week 5 session. According to Derrick, Edwards-Helaire is scheduled to take part in scout-team work Thursday, and the running back's progress will be measured over the next few days before a determination is made on his availability for Monday's game against the Saints. Once activated from the reserve/non-football illness list, Edwards-Helaire could push for a role in a Kansas City backfield that currently includes Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele while lead option Isiah Pacheco (fibula) is on injured reserve.
