Kansas City Chiefs rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered what is believed to have been a high ankle sprain and a tight hip during the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, he said. a source to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The rest of the regular season is expected to be missed and the hope is that he can return during the postseason, according to the source.
Edwards-Helaire leaned back as he was attacked after a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Le’Veon Bell, signed earlier this year to back up Edwards-Helaire, has had his most intense and productive game since joining the Chiefs on Sunday. He led 15 times for 62 yards and scored a 12-yard touchdown after throwing an option to quarterback Patrick Mahomes.