Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will miss the first four games of 2024 because the team placed him on the non-football illness list to start the regular season.
Edwards-Helaire, who is in his fifth NFL season, had 223 rushing yards in 15 games in 2023.
However, the former LSU standout has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Last month, he spoke about his battle with the disorder, saying it began in December 2018 over what he described as a “self-defense situation.” This has caused him to miss time in training camp.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, #25, warms up against the Chicago Bears before a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on August 22, 2024. (Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)
Edwards-Helaire said the disorder has caused her to vomit or mentally unfit for her profession.
But he points to the incident as the cause of the incident, which occurred nearly six years ago. He and another LSU teammate were allegedly trying to sell an electronic item when one of them shot and killed an 18-year-old man who was trying to rob them.
The Associated Press reported that Edwards-Helaire was involved in the shooting. Prosecutors acquitted Edwards-Helaire and his friend, Jared Small. Authorities have not identified the shooter.
“I would say that's probably where most of the stuff came from,” Edwards-Helaire said, via ESPN. “I wouldn't necessarily say everything originated from there.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, #25, runs the ball against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs, #39, during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on December 25, 2023. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports)
“I have best friends who passed away at a young age from gun violence and just not being in the right place at the right time and just knowing that I have people close to me or around me that… could be in the same situation as me.”
Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke about Edwards-Helaire on Monday, according to Chiefs Wire.
“It's for me; I look at it from a personal standpoint. We all go through different things and Clyde is a very special person,” Nagy said. “He's a great human being.
“I think first and foremost, everyone in this building wants to make sure that Clyde is okay in that aspect and that he's happy and enjoying everything that he does, because when he's in the building, he's phenomenal. So that's the most important thing, and then everything else takes care of itself.”
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, #25, carries the ball as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet, #10, and Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens, #21, defend in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 28, 2024. (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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