The Saints signed Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad Wednesday. Alvin Kamara came out of this past Sunday's loss to the Commanders with an adductor injury, which is clouding his availability for a Week 16 road matchup with the Packers. If Kamara needs to cede reps to others Monday, Kendre Miller likely would get the first chance to handle early-down work, but Jamaal Williams, Jordan Mims, practice-squad member Xazavian Valladay and now Edwards-Helaire would be candidates for work on game days.
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ACTIVELatest Clyde Edwards-Helaire news
Team
New Orleans Saints
Birthdate
4/11/1999 (25)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
5'8", 209 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 1; Pk (KC)
Birthplace
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Position
RB
College
LSU
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2020-2025
(5 seasons)
The Saints signed Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad Wednesday. Alvin Kamara came out of this past Sunday's loss to the Commanders with an adductor injury, which is clouding his availability for a Week 16 road matchup with the Packers. If Kamara needs to cede reps to others Monday, Kendre Miller likely would get the first chance to handle early-down work, but Jamaal Williams, Jordan Mims, practice-squad member Xazavian Valladay and now Edwards-Helaire would be candidates for work on game days.
Edwards-Helaire is signing with the Saints on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. It remains to be seen if Edwards-Helaire will be joining the active roster or going to the 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) against the Packers on Monday. Edwards-Helaire didn't appear in a game for the Chiefs during the 2024 season prior to being waived Dec. 16.
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 Draft, Edwards-Helaire appeared in 48 games for the Chiefs, amassing a 441-1,845-12 rushing line and adding 89-765-7 on 122 targets in the pass game. Still just 25 years old, Edwards-Helaire will have a chance to catch on elsewhere for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Edwards-Helaire is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns. With Edwards-Helaire once again a healthy scratch for Kansas City, Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele are slated to handle the Chiefs' Week 15 backfield duties.
Edwards-Helaire is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Chargers. With Edwards-Helaire once again a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest, Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele are available to handle Kansas City's Week 14 backfield duties.
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.
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.
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.
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.