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Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire returned to the practice field on Wednesday, a promising sign for Edwards-Helaire's chances to return to play in the Chiefs' playoff run.
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports When Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire had to be helped off the field during the fourth quarter of the team’s Week 15 game against the New Orleans Saints, it was difficult not to assume the worst. Edwards-Helaire did not appear able to put any weight on his left leg — a sign that would typically translate to the end of a player’s season. But Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said after the game that his X-rays were negative, and reports the following day noted the Chiefs were optimistic he could be back by the playoff’s Divisional ...
Justin Edmonds/Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will miss the rest of the regular season after suffering both a high-ankle sprain and a strained hip in Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "The hope is he can return during the postseason," Schefter added. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network later added Edwards-Helaire will "have a shot" at the playoffs depending on how his rehab goes: Ian Rapoport @RapSheet Further tests have confirmed the initial diagnosis. Source said he’ll have a shot for the playoffs depending o...
For New Orleans Saints, Ken Crawley, Nick Easton, Derrick Kelly, Ty Montgomery and Malcom Brown will not suit up against the Chiefs. The Saints also had a busy Saturday in terms of transactions for today's game. New Orleans activated quarterback Drew Brees from the injured reserve after he suffered 11 rib fractures and a collapsed lung in the Saints' Week 9 game against the San Fransisco 49ers. With Brees activated, New Orleans planned to have quarterback Jameis Winston serve as the backup and have Taysom Hill assume his usual "jack-of-all-trades" position. That plan is now no more as the S...