Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire to miss start of 2024 season as he deals with PTSD

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will miss the first four games of 2024 as 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 PTSD. He opened up about his battle with the disorder last month, saying it began in December 2018 over what he described as a "self-defense situation." It’s caused him to miss time at training camp.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, #25, warms up against the Chicago Bears prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Aug. 22, 2024. (Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

Edwards-Helaire said the disorder has caused him to vomit or not be in his profession mentally.

However, he points to that incident nearly six years ago as the cause. He and another LSU teammate reportedly tried to sell an electronic item when one of them shot and killed an 18-year-old man trying to rob them. 

The Associated Press reported that Edwards-Helaire was involved in the incident. Prosecutors cleared Edwards-Helaire and his friend, Jared Small. Officials did not name the shooter.

"I would say that's probably where a majority of things stem from," Edwards-Helaire said, via ESPN. "I wouldn't necessarily say everything stemmed from that.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, #25, runs the ball against Las Vegas Raiders