Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is set to make his Saints debut.
The Saints announced that Edwards-Helaire has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. The Saints signed Edwards-Helaire after he was released by the Chiefs earlier this month.
Edwards-Helaire spent the first couple of months of the season on the non-football injury list and did not appear in any games for the Chiefs this season. The Saints ruled out Alvin Kamara, so Edwards-Helaire, who played at LSU before being drafted in the 2020 first round, could see action in his return to Louisiana.
The Saints also elevated tackle Austin Deculus for Sunday’s game and they signed guard Kyle Hergel and linebacker Isaiah Stalbird to the active roster.
They placed center Erik McCoy and and offensive lineman Lucas Patrick on injured reserve in corresponding moves. They also announced that wide receiver Chris Olave will not be activated from injured reserve.
