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Chiefs' latest practice squad additions assigned new jersey numbers, including former first-round draft pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire

With their Week 1 tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers fast-approaching, the Kansas City Chiefs solidified their 17-man practice squad on Thursday, roughly a week ahead of their travel to São Paulo, Brazil.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Talk / August 29

Chiefs add Robert Tonyan to active roster, Clyde Edwards-Helaire to practice squad

The Chiefs have made a couple of roster moves featuring well-known veteran players. Tight end Robert Tonyan has been promoted from the Chiefs' practice squad to their active roster.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 27

Saints Lose Super Bowl Winner To Chiefs

The New Orleans Saints cut down their roster to 53 players ahead of the league-mandated deadline on Tueday. One guy who the Saints cut ties with but was highly speculated to potentially return to New Orleans' practice squad was running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Chiefs continue to show how much they value familiarity by signing an old friend to the practice squad

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.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27

Chiefs to reunite with former first-round pick

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Chiefs Signing Four To Practice Squad, Including RBs Clyde Edwards-Helaire & Carson Steele

Matt Derrick reports that the Chiefs are re-signing running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Carson Steele to their practice squad. Derrick adds that the team is also bringing back QB Chris Oladokun to the unit.

New Orleans Saints Release Former Kansas City Chiefs Star, 4 Others

The New Orleans Saints are officially down to 53 players on the roster, and it came with some tough decisions. As New Orleans worked down to the 53-man limit, it had to cut ties with former Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Saints waive former second-round pick, move down to 53

The Saints have moved down to 53 players ahead of the 3pm CT deadline. Moving multiple players to the IR-return list, New Orleans also cut 19 players in addition to today’s Jake Haener move.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 26

Saints Release Former First Round Pick Amid Flurry Of Roster Moves

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly looking for running backs to help boost their offense and provide veteran Alvin Kamara with a tandem back to take some of the weight off his shoulders.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Chiefs' Former First-Round Pick Cut by NFC Team Before 2025 Season

One of the key factors contributing to the Kansas City Chiefs' success is general manager Brett Veach's ability to draft at a high level, particularly in the first round.

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Saints send former Chiefs first-round pick packing with latest roster cut

The NFL has officially reached the most brutal day on the NFL calendar: roster cutdown day. Every team will cut nearly 40 players as they enter the regular season with a 53-man roster.

New Orleans Saints News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

Saints Could Release First-Round Pick Before Week 1

New Orleans Saints running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is fighting for what could be his final chance in the NFL. A first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the LSU product began his career by recording a respectable 803 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games (all starts).

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 16

Why Saints Shouldn't Cut Super Bowl Champion

One of the biggest competitions on the New Orleans Saints' roster right now is at running back. Alvin Kamara is New Orleans' unquestioned lead back. After him, guys are fighting for roles on the team including Kendre Miller, Devin Neal, Velus Jones Jr., Cam Akers, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 15

Saints Shocker? Former First Round RB Listed As Cut Candidate

The New Orleans Saints seem bound to have a very exciting couple of weeks leading up to the regular season. Obviously, they need to figure out the quarterback situation.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / February 13

Saints re-sign Super Bowl-winning RB

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New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13

Former draft bust lands new NFL contract

Maurice Jones-Drew may be long retired, but another three-named NFL running back is still going strong. The New Orleans Saints announced on Thursday that they have agreed to a new contract with veteran running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

New Orleans Saints News / Field Level Media / February 13

Saints re-sign RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to one-year contract

The New Orleans Saints re-signed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to a one-year contract on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The native of Baton Rouge, La., and former LSU star joined the Saints in late December and appeared in the final two games of the 2024 season after the Kansas City Chiefs released him.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / December 19

Recalling the promise and pitfalls that marked Clyde Edwards-Helaire's career in K.C.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire joined the Chiefs as a first-round pick (#32) out of LSU. A multi-faceted player in college, Edwards-Helaire rushed for 1,414 yards and added another 453 in the passing game as a junior en route to a national championship with Joe Burrow and Co.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18

Clyde Edwards-Helaire joins NFC team after being cut by Chiefs

Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire did not need much time to find a new team after being released by the Kansas City Chiefs. Edwards-Helaire signed with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, according to Saints reporter Nick Underhill.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

Saints to sign former first-round RB who returns to home state

Cut by the Chiefs late in his fifth season with the team, Clyde Edwards-Helaire has a new home. The former first-round pick cleared waivers but is on his way to New Orleans as a free agent.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / December 16

Chiefs release RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Former first-round draft choice Clyde Edwards-Helaire was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. The 25-year-old running back led the Chiefs in rushing yards his rookie year after being selected with the 32nd pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, bursting onto the scene with 803 yards and four touchdowns.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Chiefs part ways with former first-round pick

The Kansas City Chiefs are moving on from a player who once had a significant role in their offense.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / December 16

Chiefs waive former first-round selection

With Isiah Pacheco back, the Chiefs have stuck with Kareem Hunt as a key player on offense. Hunt’s Chiefs reunion continued a season of inactivity for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The former first-round pick is now off the team’s roster entirely.

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