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Veteran RB picks former team over Saints (but Saints were more than prepared)

The Saints moving on from Clyde Edwards-Helaire doesn't mean they didn't like the player. Instead, they might believe they have a better option already on the roster.

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Many New Orleans Saints fans expected Clyde Edwards-Helaire to sign on the practice squad after being cut ahead of the 53 man roster deadline. A different type of reunion took place when the five year NFL veteran chose to return to Kansas City. This isn’t ideal for New Orleans, but them moving on from Edwards-Helaire in the first place shows the confidence they have in the room.