CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE NEWS

Chance to play Sunday Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that "there's a chance" Edwards-Helaire (ankle) could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against t...

Impact Edwards-Helaire, who hasn't played since suffering a high-ankle sprain during Week 11, appears to be inching toward a return to the mix as soon as this weekend after he resumed practicing with the team Jan. 17. If he's available Sunday, Edwards-Helaire would bolster a Kansas City backfield that's been led of late by Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on IR for divisional round The Chiefs didn't activate Edwards-Helaire (ankle) from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game against the Jaguars, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact On Tuesday, Edwards-Helaire mixed into drills for the first time since sustaining a high-ankle sprain Week 11. Getting designated for return from IR gave the third-year pro a chance to get back on Kansas City's active roster, but coach Andy Reid quelled that notion Thursday, telling Nate Taylor of The Athletic that the team was unlikely to make such a transaction. Because that has come to pass, Edwards-Helaire will remain sidelined while Isiah Pacheco, Jerick McKinnon and Ronald Jones man the backfield.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Saturday Coach Andy Reid said Thursday that the Chiefs are "probably not" activating Edwards-Helaire (ankle) from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game against the Jagua...

Impact Edwards-Helaire has been sidelined since sustaining a high-ankle sprain back in Week 11, missing the final seven contests of the regular season as a result. After the team's first-round bye, he finally returned to practice Tuesday, but it appears he isn't quite healthy enough to get back on the active roster. Ultimately, Kansas City has until 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday to make such a decision. In the meantime, Isiah Pacheco, Jerick McKinnon and Ronald Jones will continue to man the Chiefs backfield.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy Chiefs back to work, eye Jags in divisional round

The Kansas City Chiefs returned from their week off for having the No. 1 seed in the AFC and everyone was on the practice field but wide receiver Mecole Hardman on Tuesday

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Fortson designated as 'return to practice' from IR The Chiefs could have running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire and tight Jody Fortson available for the playoff run that starts Saturday against J...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • BND.COM

Resumes practicing Edwards-Helaire (ankle) will practice Tuesday and has been designated for return from injured reserve, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Edwards-Helaire has been sidelined since late November after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Kansas City's Week 11 game against the Chargers, but following nearly two months of recovery, he's now preparing for a return to the field. In Edwards-Helaire's absences, the team has gotten quality production from the running back tandem of Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon, with Ronald Jones even scoring a touchdown in the regular-season finale, so Kansas City may not be eager to rush Edwards-Helaire back into a prominent role following a lengthy layoff. Even if the 2020 first-round pick isn't activated from IR ahead of the divisional-round game against the Jaguars on Saturday, Kansas City would still have up to two more weeks to evaluate him in practice before adding him back to the 53-man roster.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire 'not ready yet.' So when might he return? Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is ‘close,’ coach Andy Reid says, but won’t be available for Sunday’s home game vs. the Broncos.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Unsung players join Chiefs stars in making postseason push

The Chiefs have relied on unsung and overlooked players alongside stars such as Patrick Mahomes to not only win the AFC West, but continue to fight for the lone first-round playoff...

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Week 16 Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that Edwards-Helaire (ankle) won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Seahawks, Pete Sweeney of Arrowhe...

Impact Edwards-Helaire was placed on IR in mid-November and is now eligible to return to the 53-man roster after missing the requisite four games, but the running back apparently hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from the high-ankle sprain to make it back for Week 16. Until the Chiefs designate him for return from IR -- which would open up a 21-day window wherein he can be evaluated during practice -- Edwards-Helaire's return to the lineup shouldn't be viewed as imminent. Even if Edwards-Helaire is able to make it back for Week 17 or Week 18, he may find himself third in the backfield pecking order behind Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon. Pacheco has averaged a respectable 4.5 yards per carry as the Chiefs' lead option on the ground during Edwards-Helaire's four-game absence, and McKinnon has accounted for five touchdowns and has averaged 5.2 yards per carry and 8.7 yards per target over that same stretch while serving as a change-of-pace option.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New baby in tow, Chiefs' Mahomes turns attention to Bengals

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed up bright-eyed and energetic for practice on Wednesday, two days after his wife Brittany gave birth to the couple's second child

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Chiefs adding ex-Broncos RB Melvin Gordon

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing two-time Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon to their practice squad, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press, adding some...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs Injury Update: Clyde Edwards-Helaire IN or OUT vs. Rams? The Kansas City Chiefs may be without running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Rams.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Placed on IR The Chiefs placed Edwards-Helaire (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Edwards-Helaire will miss a minimum of four games while he recovers from a high-ankle sprain, with the Chiefs' Week 16 matchup with Seattle representing the earliest possible date for a return. Isiah Pacheco had supplanted him in the Kansas City backfield in recent weeks anyway, but Edwards-Helaire still had a role off the bench before injuring his ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Chargers. It'll be Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon leading the way for the Chiefs over the next month, and Ronald Jones may also get some chances for the first time all season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs could have Smith-Schuster back from injury for Rams

The Chiefs could have wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster back for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams after he returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since landing...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs place RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire on IR The Chiefs placed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on injured reserve due to a high-ankle sprain.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chiefs Injury Updates on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, JuJu Smith-Schuster Kansas City has some clarity on multiple injury situations heading into Week 12.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Slated to go on IR Edwards-Helaire (ankle) is expected to be placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact The move will likely be made official later Wednesday, with Edwards-Helaire set to miss at least four games as a result of the transaction. Isiah Pacheco had already supplanted Edwards-Helaire as the Chiefs' lead back over the past few games, but while Edwards-Helaire is on the mend from a high-ankle sprain, Jerick McKinnon and Ronald Jones could receive additional opportunities in backup roles.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with high-ankle sprain Edwards-Helaire sustained a high-ankle sprain Sunday night against the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact The report notes that Edwards-Helaire left the locker room Sunday with his right ankle in a walking boot, with the running back's status cloudy as this weekend's game against the Rams approaches. Even before injuring his ankle, Edwards-Helaire had been seeing a decreased workload, and if he misses time, Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon would be in line to continue to lead Kansas City's backfield.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Kelce continues to star amid rash of injuries

The most impressive thing about Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce may not be the catches, yardage and receptions over the course of his career, though all of them are setting franchise...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Joe Mixon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire affecting Week 12 waiver pickups Joe Mixon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire have different roles in their respective backfields, but their injury issues will affect Week 12 fantasy...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27

Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce for their third touchdown of the game with 31 seconds remaining, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied past the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sidelined by ankle injury Edwards-Helaire (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Edwards-Helaire had two carries for nine yards before getting hurt. He was ruled out at halftime. Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon will continue to split snaps in a Chiefs backfield that had largely phased out Edwards-Helaire prior to the injury.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clyde Edwards-Helaire injury update: Chiefs RB leaves after hurting ankle vs. Chargers Matching a career high in touchdown runs likely won't happen for CEH against the Chargers on "Sunday Night Football."

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Where did Chiefs draft Clyde Edwards-Helaire? Revisiting 2020 pick hype and why it hasn't worked out Clyde Edwards-Helaire and the Chiefs were a perfect fit... Until they weren't.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chiefs RB Pacheco, a 7th-rounder, making most of his chances

The Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco is the poster child for why NFL general managers don’t spend early draft picks on running backs, making the most of his opportunities as a seventh-round s...

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS