Edwards-Helaire, who won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs, appears to be part of a running-back roster crunch. KC started the season with Pacheco and rookie Carson Steele on the roster, then signed former Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine before the season began.

He has not appeared in a game after starting this season on the non-football illness list, stemming from his battle with PTSD.

He was the first-round draft pick of the Chiefs in 2020 after helping LSU win the national championship alongside Joe Burrow.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire did not remain without an NFL team for long. The former Kansas City Chiefs running back signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday. The Chiefs cut Edwards-Helaire on Monday, and he cleared waivers. He joins the team from his home state.

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts to the release of Clyde Edwards-Helaire: ‘A great kid’ | @EdEastonJr

Chiefs fans shared their favorite memories of Edwards-Helaire, praised him for helping a young fan during the Super Bowl rally shooting and sent him farewell messages. Here is a sample of what fans were saying on X and on Reddit.

The Kansas City Chiefs made the decision to release Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Monday, putting an end to the veteran running back's tenure with the franchise after five seasons. Edwards-Helaire broke the news of his release himself by posting a brief statement on social media in order to express his gratitude for the organization.

The Kansas City #Chiefs waived former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Monday after their Week 15 victory over the Cleveland #Browns.

Helaire's time with the Kansas City Chiefs is over. ESPN's Field Yates reported Monday the AFC West team waived the running

Former Kansas City Chiefs first-round RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been released onto waivers ahead of Week 16, his message to fans.