KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have been unsure of the extent of large receiver Rashee Rice’s knee damage, sources informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.
The Chiefs consulted with crew docs and obtained a second opinion after preliminary fears that Rice tore his proper ACL, however extra assessments are required to find out the extent of the damage and a restoration timeline.
No solutions have been anticipated till subsequent week.
Rice, who injured his knee in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers, has been dominated out for subsequent Monday night time’s recreation towards the New Orleans Saints.
Rice sustained the damage colliding with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes whereas attempting to recuperate a Chargers fumble throughout an interception return. Each of Rice’s knees have been impacted in his collision with Mahomes, and the receiver’s proper knee appeared to hyperextend. He was helped off the sector and had his knee examined by medical personnel on the sideline earlier than being taken to the locker room on a cart.
Rice entered Week 4 main the league in catches with 24 and was second in yards with 288.
In his absence, coach Andy Reid mentioned the Chiefs plan to unfold the ball round to all of their receivers slightly than ask rookie Xavier Worthy to make up for the misplaced manufacturing alone.
