The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have but to disclose the extent of Rashee Rice’s knee damage, however the star broad receiver will formally miss a minimum of the following 4 video games.
The Chiefs introduced on Thursday that they’ve positioned Rice on injured reserve. Meaning he should sit out a minimal of 4 video games earlier than he’s eligible to return.
Rice was carted off the sector after he suffered a knee damage throughout the first quarter of Kansas Metropolis’s 17-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The damage occurred when Patrick Mahomes took out Rice’s proper leg whereas the quarterback was making an attempt to make a deal with after throwing an interception.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid informed a reporter throughout the recreation that Rice’s knee damage “doesn’t look good.” There was then a report that Rice tore his ACL and would miss the rest of the season.
On Thursday, nonetheless, Reid informed the media that the Chiefs are ready for the swelling to subside in Rice’s knee earlier than conducting additional exams. It’s attainable that Rice averted a torn ACL, nevertheless it stays unclear how lengthy he could possibly be out.
Rice leads the Chiefs this 12 months with 24 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Kansas Metropolis hosts the New Orleans Saints on Monday evening after which has a bye, so Rice can have a further week to relaxation whereas he’s on IR.
