In a promising development, the Kansas City Chiefs are breathing a sigh of relief after learning that wide receiver Rashee Rice’s knee injury may not be as severe as initially thought. According to sources close to the team, doctors are optimistic that Rice’s recovery time could be significantly shorter than initially anticipated.
Although it’s still uncertain whether Rice will take the field again this season, the Chiefs are waiting for the results of Tuesday’s surgery to determine the full extent of the damage. Initial reports suggested that Rice may have torn his ACL, but the team has yet to confirm the exact nature of the injury.
The Chiefs took a precautionary measure by placing Rice on injured reserve last Thursday, which will keep him sidelined for at least four games. The injury occurred during the team’s Week 4 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, when quarterback Patrick Mahomes accidentally collided with Rice’s knee while chasing a fumble.
At the time of his injury, Rice was leading the NFL in receptions with 24 and ranked second in receiving yards with 288. Despite the setback, the Chiefs are exploring options to bolster their receiving corps, including potential trade deals.
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