On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the reserve/non-football illness list, effectively ruling him out for the first four weeks of the season.
Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy addressed the roster move later during his press conference after practice.
“It’s for me; how I look at it is just from the personal side. We all have different things that we go through and Clyde (Edwards-Helaire) is such a special person. He’s a great human being.” said Nagy. “I think, number one, everybody in this building wants to make sure that Clyde is good on that side and that he’s happy and enjoying everything that he does because when he’s when he’s in the building, he’s phenomenal. So that’s number one, and then the other stuff all takes care of itself.”
Last month, Edwards-Helaire opened up about his ongoing battle with PTSD and its effect on his everyday life aside from football. He receives treatment and support at the team facility, as his teammates and the coaching staff understand the situation.
“Just being with him today and seeing him, he’s in a good spot,” said Nagy. So we want the best for him. He’s a great person, and I’m sure that’s what will happen.”
The Chiefs will likely turn to recently signed veteran running back Samaje Perine to backup Isiah Pacheco until Edwards-Helaire is ready.
