Chiefs bring back former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire on one-year deal, per report

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The Kansas City Chiefs are keeping their backfield intact as they prepare to defend their back-to-back Super Bowl titles in 2024. The club has agreed to a one-year deal to retain running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, according to NFL Media. The 24-year-old had been a free agent after Kansas City declined his fifth-year option last May, but the two sides have decided to keep their relationship going for at least another season. 

Edwards-Helaire was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Chiefs and had been the club’s starter up until midway through the 2022 campaign. The LSU product was drafted to be a dual-threat option out of Kansas City’s backfield upon arrival after helping the Tigers to a national championship during his final collegiate season, but it never reached the peak that most hoped. He totaled 1,100 yards from scrimmage as a rookie, but was limited to 10 games during his sophomore season due to a knee injury. 

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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-04-02 20:28:09

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