On Tuesday, a supply confirmed to Arrowhead Pleasure that Kansas Metropolis Chiefs large receiver Rashee Rice underwent profitable surgical procedure to restore the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his proper knee.
The excellent news for Rice is that there was decided to be no injury to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) or meniscus, which signifies that the large receiver averted long-term injury. The restore additionally comes with a quicker restoration time.
At this stage, Rice’s restoration time is estimated to be 4 months, nevertheless it might fairly stretch longer. The Chiefs anticipate to have a greater sense of a precise timeline for Rice’s return in December.
Rice suffered the damage throughout the Chiefs’ Week 4 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Attempting to sort out Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton — who had intercepted his move — quarterback Patrick Mahomes inadvertently drove his physique into Rice’s proper knee. Rice was rapidly dominated out of the sport.
Kansas Metropolis positioned Rice on injured reserve final Thursday, and he traveled to Dallas, Texas, for his process. Together with his restoration anticipated to increase into the postseason, he finishes the 2024 season with 24 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns.
