4 Chiefs who won’t be back if they lock in L’Jarius Sneed to new contract

2. Chiefs can't bring back Clyde Edwards-Helaire

I give Clyde Edwards-Helaire credit for preparing for life after football -- CEH is in nursing school and wants to work in the health field when he hangs up his cleats. Edwards-Helaire isn't just a former Chief, he is a Kansas City hero. During the KC parade shooting, Edwards-Helaire helped one child find his father.

Yet, the NFL is a business. While Edwards-Helaire will always be beloved in Kansas City, he is also a running back, and one who has proven to be replaceable on the field the last few years. CEH could be brought back at a cheap rate, but the Chiefs don't want to spend much money on their backfield. Jerick McKinnon is also a free agent, and he is more important to the Chiefs offensive attack behind Isiah Pacheco than Edwards-Helaire is.

As Fansided's Joel Wagler notes, if Edwards-Helaire is willing to come back and earn his spot, then perhaps there's enough money in the budget for him.

"Despite everything, over the last few games, CEH showed a lot of energy when he had the ball in his hands and provided some spark in the back-up role to Isiah Pacheco. Maybe that will be enough to garner some interest this offseason," Wagler wrote. "The only way he returns is if he wants to come back at a small salary and Coach Andy Reid feels comfortable with him due to his familiarity with the Chiefs system."