Former Saints practice squad LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

The Saints are signing former LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad

Updated: December 18, 2024, 5:16 p.m. CST

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The Saints are signing former LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad

Updated: December 18, 2024, 5:16 p.m. CST

The New Orleans Saints have signed former LSU star Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad. Nick Underhill of New Orleans. Football spread the word. A former LSU star who led the Tigers to the 2019 College Football National Championship, he was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. Edwards-Helaire, a first-round draft pick in 2020, had an outstanding rookie season with more than 1,100 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns. Last summer, Edwards-Helaire said he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder due to a self-defense situation during his time at LSU. The Chiefs placed him on the non-football illness list in September. 2 before the season opener, and he hadn’t played a single game this season.

NEW ORLEANS –

The New Orleans Saints have signed former LSU star Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad.

Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football broke the news.

A former LSU star who led the Tigers to the 2019 College Football National Championship, he was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.

Edwards-Helaire, a first-round draft pick in 2020, had an outstanding rookie season with more than 1,100 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns.

Last summer, Edwards-Helaire said he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from a self-defense situation while attending LSU.

The Chiefs placed him on the non-football illness list in September. 2 before the season opener, and he hadn’t played a single game this season.