Earlier this week, Darren Rizzi gave the game plan to replace Alvin Kamara. He mentioned going to a committee approach and listed Kendre Miller, Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims as the players who we’d see in the backfield for the New Orleans Saints.
Notice anyone missing? Rizzi didn’t mention newly-acquired running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Failing to mention him was the first sign the Saints didn’t plan on bringing Edwards-Helaire up to the active roster this week.
New Orleans isn’t bringing any players up from the practice squad against the Green Bay Packers.
Another mid-season addition, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, sat out a week after being signed. From that point, the receiver has been not only the Saints’ lead receiver in a dire moment of need, he’s also been a bright spot of the Saints offense.
Will Edwards-Helaire follow suit? Miller is likely going to be lead back, and if he stays healthy, he should secure that position. Edwards-Helaire could ascend as high as above Williams. Right now, Edwards-Helaire is likely still familiarizing himself with the playbook.
