The Chiefs hail the former first-round pick as an “inspiration” after waiving him

The Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to waive veteran running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire this week came as a surprise to many fans, even though the former LSU Tiger has had no impact on the team’s offense this season.

Edwards-Helaire was the Chiefs’ first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and played a key role in Kansas City’s rushing attack before Isiah Pacheco came to Western Missouri in 2022.

After parting ways with the two-time Super Bowl champion, the Chiefs commemorated Edwards-Helaire’s tenure in Kansas City with a post on Twitter in which the team hailed him as an “inspiration.”

Check out the Chiefs’ post on Edwards-Helaire below:

While it’s unclear whether Edwards-Helaire will suit up with another team – or find his way back to Kansas City’s practice squad – it’s clear the Chiefs hold no ill will toward him.

Stay tuned to see what’s next for Edwards-Helaire as the regular season comes to a close.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs hail former first-round pick as ‘inspiration’ after waiving him