Kansas City Chiefs Release Big-Name RB In Stunning Move Following Patrick Mahomes’ Injury
The Kansas City Chiefs have waived fan favorite and three-time Super Bowl champion-winning running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in a surprise move.
post. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero confirmed that CEH has been waived by the defending Super Bowl champions.
Edwards-Helaire was brought back by the Chiefs on a one-year deal in the offseason, after they declined the fifth-year option on his rookie deal. But the 2020 first-round pick hasn’t seen any playing time this year, with Kareem Hunt emerging as the RB1 during Isiah Pacheco’s recovery from a leg injury.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Needed A Fresh Start
The Chiefs offense has been inconsistent this season, but the Hunt-Pacheco rushing duo will play a vital role in their bid for a three-peat. With no role for CEH, it was only fair for him to get waived and explore opportunities elsewhere.
