The Kansas City Chiefs aim to maintain their current roster intact. Despite speculations regarding his future, Clyde Edwards-Helaire appears set to stay with the team. The decision to retain the LSU alum was made, indicating the team’s commitment to him. He expressed his excitement about staying with the team via social media, emphasizing his feeling of being back home.
Selected as the final pick of the first round in the 2020 NFL Draft, Edwards-Helaire entered the league with high expectations following an impressive college career. However, his performance has been somewhat underwhelming, accumulating 1,845 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns along with 89 receptions for 765 yards and seven touchdowns in 48 career games, with 32 starts.
Injuries and inefficiencies have caused him to slide down the depth chart, with Isiah Pacheco assuming the starting running back role. Nonetheless, at 24 years old, Edwards-Helaire is still considered young and potentially has much to offer. With the Chiefs aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl victory and limited financial resources for significant acquisitions, retaining their existing players, including Edwards-Helaire, is a prudent move for the team’s long-term prospects. However, whether he will fulfill the expectations and emerge as the star player remains uncertain.