Chiefs preparing to trade Clyde Edwards-Helaire to clear the way – Kansas City ready to do whatever it takes to bring the 4-time Pro Bowl superstar with over 7,000 yards to Arrowhead at any cost!

Kansas City, Missouri – 1/11/2025

Right on the eve of the November 4, 2025 trade deadline, the Kansas City Chiefs’ inner circle has become the focal point of the NFL. According to sources from ESPN and The Athletic, Coach Andy Reid’s team is considering trading running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB3) to free up payroll, paving the way for a blockbuster deal – recruiting Alvin Kamara, the 4-time Pro Bowl star with over 7,000 yards in his career.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, the first-round pick in 2020, now only plays a backup role behind Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt. In the first eight weeks of the 2025 season, he has only had 27 carries for 83 yards, with no touchdowns. CEH’s contract is worth 1.2 million USD (non-guaranteed), so trading him will help the Chiefs save about 1.2 million in cap space — exactly the amount needed to absorb the remaining salary of Kamara.

Experts view this move as more than just a financial transaction. Analyst Jeff Howe (The Athletic) commented: “This is a clearing-the-way move. When a team that is 5–3 is still looking to add depth to the offense, it means they are preparing for a big swing. Kamara is the perfect piece for Mahomes and Andy Reid’s system.”

The Chiefs’ pursuit of Kamara has been heating up since mid-October, when the Saints fell into a cap space crisis for 2026 and began considering selling veteran assets to rebuild. If the deal goes through, Kamara – 30 years old, 5x Pro Bowl – will become a dual weapon (running & catching) to help the Chiefs balance an offense that has relied too heavily on Mahomes.

When asked about the rumor, Patrick Mahomes did not dodge but smiled and said: “I was watching Alvin Kamara play watching Alvin Kamara play – he is one of the most versatile players I have ever seen. If there is a chance to work with him, I think every quarterback would be happy. But anyway, I trust the team will do what is best for us.”

Mahomes’ statement sent Chiefs Nation into a frenzy on social media, with thousands of comments and the hashtag #KamaraToKC flooding Twitter.

If the deal is completed, Alvin Kamara will bring his smooth yet explosive style to GEHA Field at Arrowhead, where the Chiefs are striving to reclaim their status as the top contender in the AFC. And once again, Kansas City is showing the entire NFL – they are not just defending their title, but actively hunting another star to return to the pinnacle.