Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire shares why he missed recent practices

Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been held out of two straight Chiefs practices because of an illness, the Chiefs reported Monday.

Edwards-Helaire said on his X social-media account that he is dealing with Post-Tramatric Stress Disorder, or PTSD.

“Living With PTSD is no small feat, its hard and very overwhelming,” Edwards-Helaire wrote. “Within the last month I’ve Had many flare ups and the Amazing staff here at the #Chiefs have been helping me get through some tough times. I’ll be back rolling next Practice! All Love , Glydro.”

PTSD is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — experienced or witnessed. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Edwards-Helaire hasn’t specified the origin of his PTSD, but he previously mentioned his condition on social media.

In February, in the aftermath of the post-Super Bowl parade shooting in Kansas City, a family reached out to thank Edwards-Helaire for shielding their son as shots rang out.

The family publicly thanked Edwards-Helaire, and he included his story as part of his response at the time.

“Being a person who suffers from PTSD...Always think positive and when those bad day come (because they will, comfort and knowing someone is with you is the best (Medication),” Edwards-Helaire wrote.

In training camp, Edwards-Helaire has been sharing time at running back with Deneric Prince behind starter Isiah Pacheco. Also in the mix at the position is former rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit.