Chiefs Retain McKinnon, Decline Option on Edwards-Helaire
- The Chiefs re-signed running back Jerick McKinnon to a one-year contract and declined the fifth-year option on Clyde Edwards-Helaire's contract.
- McKinnon had 56 receptions, 512 receiving yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns for the Chiefs in 2022.
- Edwards-Helaire has struggled with injuries in his three NFL seasons and lost his starting role last year.
- McKinnon has played for the Chiefs for two seasons and has 2,590 rushing yards, 1,856 receiving yards, and 29 total touchdowns in his career.
- McKinnon likely will continue as a change-of-pace back for the Chiefs as they pursue another Super Bowl championship.