JANUARY 14, 2022 • NFL.COM
CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE #25 - RUNNING BACK - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
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Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday vs. Steelers Chiefs second-year running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is out for Sunday's Super Wild Card Weekend game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due...
Won't play in wild-card round Chiefs head coach Andy Reid ruled Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) out for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Following a two-game absence to close the regular season, the second-year back looked to be on the right track to suit up this weekend after he practiced Wednesday in a limited capacity, but his odds of playing dipped when he regressed to no practice participation Thursday. Edwards-Helaire won't be on the field for Friday's practice session either, prompting Reid to rule him out since his shoulder injury "wasn't quite as good" as the team expected following Wednesday's workout, per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. Meanwhile, Darrel Williams (toe) is practicing Friday and is expected to be ready to play Sunday, leaving him in line to serve as Kansas City's lead back for the postseason opener.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not spotted at practice Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Edwards-Helaire didn't practice Thursday, so his absence from the early portion of Friday's session isn't the best sign with regard to his chances of suiting up for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers. Later Friday, the Chiefs will release their final injury report, which will add further clarity regarding Edwards-Helaire's status as well as fellow running back Darrel Williams (toe), who has been limited in practice the past two days.
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Misses practice Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Edwards-Helaire was a limited participant Wednesday in the Chiefs' first practice of the week, so his absence a day later suggests the running back either received some extra maintenance or experienced a setback with his injured shoulder. If it's the latter case, Edwards-Helaire would likely be at major risk of missing his third straight game Sunday, when the Chiefs host the Steelers in the wild-card round. On a positive note, Darrel Williams (toe) was on the practice field again Thursday after joining Edwards-Helaire as a limited participant at Wednesday's session, so Kansas City should have at least one of its top two backs available for the start of the postseason.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at Wednesday's practice Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Impact Darrel Williams (toe) was also limited, though head coach Andy Reid said both backs "looked good" during their respective workouts Wednesday, per Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star. Reid added that the team will continue evaluating Edwards-Helaire and Williams in the coming days, but at this stage, both are trending in the right direction as Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers approaches.
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On field Wednesday Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) was spotted at practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Both Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams (toe) were present for the Chiefs' first practice of the week, which bodes well for the chances of both backs being available for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers. That said, Edwards-Helaire -- who last suited up Week 16 -- will probably need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid heading into the weekend with an injury designation.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Progressing in recovery Coach Andy Reid said Monday that Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) is making progress in his recovery, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Edwards-Helaire was inactive for Saturday's regular-season finale after he was unable to practice ahead of Week 18, but Reid said that he expects the running back to get some work in ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against Pittsburgh. Whether the 22-year-old will be cleared for game action in time for the postseason opener remains to be seen, but Darrel Williams would be in line for a lead role once again if Edwards-Helaire is unavailable.
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Ruled out for Week 18 Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's regular-season finale against the Broncos.
Impact Edwards-Helaire, who was inactive Week 17, was unable to practice this week, and he'll now focus on returning to Kansas City's lineup in time for the team's postseason opener. In his continued absence, Darrel Williams is slated to head the Chiefs backfield this weekend, with Derrick Gore working in a complementary role and Jerick McKinnon in reserve.
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Not in line to play Week 18 Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) won't practice Thursday and is unlikely to play Saturday against the Broncos, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Impact After he was diagnosed with a bruised shoulder/collarbone following his early exit in the Chiefs' Week 16 win over the Steelers, Edwards-Helaire didn't practice in any fashion last week before being listed as questionable heading into the team's Week 17 game against the Bengals. He was ultimately inactive for the 34-31 loss, but the Chiefs had hope the second-year back might be available for the regular-season finale. Ultimately, Edwards-Helaire looks set to miss his second straight game after again failing to practice this week, paving the way for Darrel Williams to get another turn as the Chiefs' lead back. Later Thursday, Kansas City will release its final Week 18 injury report, which will reveal whether Edwards-Helaire is listed as questionable, doubtful or out heading into Saturday's game.
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Misses another practice Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact He missed every practice last week and now has sat out Tuesday and Wednesday in Week 18, leaving only Thursday as his final chance for participation. If Edwards-Helaire ends up missing a second straight game, Darrel Williams likely will be called on again as KC's lead back, coming off a big game last week with 107 total yards and two TDs.
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