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What role will Clyde Edwards-Helaire have in Saints debut?

What does Jordan Mims being inactive mean for Clyde Edwards-Helaire?

Clyde Edwards-Helaire will have the opportunity to play in front of his hometown crowd. It’s the former LSU Tiger’s first game with the New Orleans Saints, and he could have a clear cut role versus the Las Vegas Raiders.

Due to Alvin Kamara’s injury, the Saints rolled out Kendre Miller, Jordan Mims, and Jamaal Williams against the Green Bay Packers. This week, Mims is inactive and Edwards-Helaire is taking his place. Does this mean he will take on Mims’ role as well?

If that’s the case, what would that look like? Mims was prominently featured on Monday Night Football because the Saints were frequently in passing situations. Edwards-Helaire has a skillset that would allow him to excel in this aspect. That’s a good starting point.

NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill expects Edwards-Helaire to have a real role. This suggests the Saints will also heavily use the new addition as a rushing threat next to Miller. Those two players will likely lead the charge for the Saints rushing attack in Week 17.

Newly-signed running back won’t make Saints debut vs. Packers

Saints fans will have to wait at least one more week to see Clyde Edwards-Helaire in a black and gold uniform:

Earlier this week, Darren Rizzi gave the game plan to replace Alvin Kamara. He mentioned going to a committee approach and listed Kendre Miller, Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims as the players who we’d see in the backfield for the New Orleans Saints.

Notice anyone missing? Rizzi didn’t mention newly-acquired running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Failing to mention him was the first sign the Saints didn’t plan on bringing Edwards-Helaire up to the active roster this week.

New Orleans isn’t bringing any players up from the practice squad against the Green Bay Packers.

Another mid-season addition, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, sat out a week after being signed. From that point, the receiver has been not only the Saints’ lead receiver in a dire moment of need, he’s also been a bright spot of the Saints offense.

Will Edwards-Helaire follow suit? Miller is likely going to be lead back, and if he stays healthy, he should secure that position. Edwards-Helaire could ascend as high as above Williams. Right now, Edwards-Helaire is likely still familiarizing himself with the playbook.

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Darren Rizzi says Saints were high on Clyde Edwards-Helaire in 2020 draft

The New Orleans Saints have had their eye on Clyde Edwards-Helaire for a while, and they finally had the chance to bring him in:

The New Orleans Saints jumped at the opportunity to add Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad, head coach Darren Rizzi says their interest goes back years.

In speaking to the press about their recent running back addition, Rizzi spoke of the Saints’ thoughts on him coming out of college and says the signing had nothing to do with Alvin Kamara’s injury.

“I loved him when he was back at LSU,” Rizzi said. “Studied him a lot coming out. He was high on our draft boards. Just always kind of kept an eye on him. We had the opportunity, when they waived him, to get him on the practice squad. I know it looks like very coincidental with Alvin, it really had nothing to do with that. We just wanted to get the player in the building.”

Edwards-Helaire was a local legend in college, playing a large role in the dream 2019 season for the LSU Tigers. He had 1,867 yards and 17 touchdowns from scrimmage that year, getting the job done in every phase.

New Orleans never really had a chance to draft the small running back. The Kansas City Chiefs took him at the end of the first round. Those are very big expectations for a back and Edwards-Helaire never really met them.

He battled injuries and inconsistencies for the Chiefs, but did have some flashes of what he showed in college. Perhaps a new environment and offense could lead to him finally breaking out.

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Clyde Edwards-Helaire talks return to Louisiana after first Saints practice

Clyde Edwards-Helaire discussed the opportunity to return to Louisiana after his first practice on Thursday, and the call he received from the Saints:

The New Orleans Saints signing of Clyde Edwards-Helaire brings another Louisiana native back to the state, as he was born and raised in Baton Rouge. Edwards-Helaire then went on to play high school football at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, before moving on to college where he would spend three seasons with LSU, win a National Championship, and move on to the NFL.

He will now have a chance to play at this level with the Saints, and he had the opportunity to discuss this return to the state after his first practice with his new team on Thursday.

Edwards-Helaire told reporters it was too perfect of an opportunity to pass up.

“When I saw that 504 number come across my phone the other day, I couldn’t be more than ecstatic. Being able to come home and put on the black and gold was something I dreamed of as a kid,” Edwards-Helaire said.

He’s a lifelong Saints fan, so this was something of a full-circle moment for him. Edwards-Helaire said his mother had just found some of his old Saints gear during some housecleaning before the team called him: “I had multiple Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas, and Deuce McAllister posters in my room. My mom was texting me on the way up here, she found my Saints puffer that I used to wear that had my name embroidered on it.”

He will now return home after winning two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, as he looks to make an impact on his home town team.

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The Saints have already reissued Marshon Lattimore’s jersey number

Clyde Edwards-Helaire is set to wear No. 23 for the Saints, used most recently by now-Washington Commander Marshon Lattimore:

The most recent addition to the New Orleans Saints Clyde Edwards-Helaire seems to have chosen his number (of the limited remaining stock, which is worth noting). He was wearing No.23 Thursday at practice, as can be seen in the above video from Adam Ney of WWL-TV.

The Saints have not been hesitant to hand out numbers of notable players in the past, with the No. 13 jersey worn by Michael Thomas being given to Equanimeous St. Brown just this offseason, and many others being used, as there are only so many available to NFL teams. It seems the number of recently traded cornerback Marshon Lattimore will not be an exception, and in my mind, that is not a problem.

The No. 23 has a long history before Lattimore, with the most notable previous wearer prior to him being Pierre Thomas, who everyone can agree is a legend among Saints fans and well deserving of the praise he receives. Lattimore was also an exceptional player in his time with New Orleans, and will likely be in his time after the Saints as well, which we saw in Week 15.

Ultimately, Edwards-Helaire may get some running time in Week 16 with Alvin Kamara’s status up in the air, and if he does, he will be added to the 16 player list in Saints history of those who have worn the No. 23.

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Alvin Kamara’s groin injury could cause him to miss rest of 2024 season

Alvin Kamara’s groin injury is more significant than initially believed and he could be out for the rest of the season

The New Orleans Saints have received some tough news regarding their star running back Alvin Kamara. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Kamara is still being evaluated, but the groin injury he suffered could be season-ending for the veteran.

Nick Underhill of neworleans.football also confirmed this, stating the injury is more significant than initially believed. Kamara is now week-to-week and will likely miss Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.

Underhill provided additional context, as well, stating that Kamara “intends to try and get back before the season is over” and that despite there being lots of work to do to get back on the field, he “hasn’t thrown in the towel on it even though there are only three games left.”

This provides some insight into the signing of Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Wednesday afternoon, as the Saints are likely preparing to play without Kamara on Monday. They will need the additional depth behind Kendre Miller, Jamaal Williams, and Jordan Mims.

If Kamara is able to return, it could be contingent on the Saints’ outlook. If they’re eliminated after this week, it may be best to rest him and have him ready for the 2025 season instead.

Chiefs hail former first-round pick as ‘an inspiration’ after waiving him

The Kansas City #Chiefs hailed veteran RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire as an “inspiration” after waiving him earlier this week.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to waive veteran running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire this week came as a surprise to many fans, despite the fact that the former LSU Tiger hadn’t made an impact on the team’s offense this season.

Edwards-Helaire was the Chiefs’ first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft and played a key role in Kansas City’s rushing attack before Isiah Pacheco arrived in Western Missouri back in 2022.

After parting ways with the two-time Super Bowl champion, the Chiefs commemorated Edwards-Helaire’s tenure in Kansas City with a post to Twitter, in which the team hailed him as an “inspiration.”

Check out the Chiefs’ post about Edwards-Helaire below:

Though it is unclear if Edwards-Helaire will catch on with another team—or find his way back to Kansas City’s practice squad—it is clear that the Chiefs have no ill will toward him.

Stay tuned to see what is next for Edwards-Helaire as the regular season draws to a close.

Saints sign former LSU star, ex-Chiefs first-round draft pick

The New Orleans Saints signed former LSU star Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The ex-Chiefs first-round draft pick arrives after an injury to Alvin Kamara:


The New Orleans Saints have made a move at the running back position, after Alvin Kamara’s groin injury. The team signed former LSU star Clyde Edwards-Helaire, adding depth to the running back room, announcing that defensive tackle Kendall Vickers was let go from the practice squad to make room.

Edwards-Helaire started his career with the Kansas City Chiefs as the 32nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. In his first season with the team, he got off to a hot start totaling 1,100 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns in 13 games. In the following year, Edwards-Helaire still proved to be productive in scoring six touchdowns in ten games but his yardage numbers would dip down a bit.

With the emergence of Isiah Pacheco in 2022, Edwards-Helaire saw his opportunities lessen significantly as a result and there would be more of the same in 2023. This season however, he would spend the majority on the NFI list as he’s battled with post-traumatic stress disorder.

At only 25 years old though, Edwards-Helaire likely has a lot of tread left on the tires and could provide some decent depth behind what will likely be Kendre Miller and Jamaal Williams on Monday night in Green Bay. It will be interesting to see if he’ll fit in as a spell back potentially with Kamara possibly out this week.

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Chiefs HC Andy Reid reacts to the release of Clyde Edwards-Helaire: ‘A great kid’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts to the release of Clyde Edwards-Helaire: ‘A great kid’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs roster continues to change as the postseason approaches. An unexpected change for many fans was the release of former starting running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire after over four years with the franchise.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the departure of Edwards-Helaire during Tuesday’s press conference.

“We’ve released Clyde (Edwards-Helaire), so we have a spot available. We’ve got these injuries that we’re juggling here,” said Reid. “So we just got to see how that goes before we move somebody up or down or whatever you know (Brett) Veach wants to do with that thing. But we sure appreciate it. Clyde, too, for all he did here. I (would) love to get him back sometime, too. So, I mean, what a great kid he is. ”

Edwards-Helaire was a first-round pick of the Chiefs in 2020, spending his entire career with the franchise. He was inactive this season due to an ongoing battle with PTSD, which has landed him on the NFI list to start the year. The former LSU star re-signed with the Chiefs on a one-year deal during the offseason.

Twitter reacts: Chiefs waive RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

See what users on Twitter had to say about the Kansas City #Chiefs’ decision to waive veteran RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire this week.

The Kansas City Chiefs waived veteran running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Monday ahead of their Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans.

Edwards-Helaire was a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft after an illustrious collegiate career in which he played a key role in the LSU Tigers’ 2019 College Football Playoff national championship victory.

At LSU, Edwards-Helaire was part of a Tigers offense that featured Cincinnati Bengals stars Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, and All-Pro Minnesota Vikings pass-catcher Justin Jefferson.

He has spent the entirety of his professional career in Kansas City, and will now get a chance to earn a role with another team before the playoffs begin.

Edwards-Helaire posted a message about his departure from the team in a post to Twitter on Monday shortly before the Chiefs announced that he had been waived:

 

Take a look at what Chiefs fans and various members of the media had to say about Edwards-Helaire’s release:

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