Football

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice likely out for the period along with LCL injury

.Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs standout pass receiver Rashee Rice is actually assumed to be out for the remainder of the season after even more examinations Monday showed he harmed his sidewise collateral ligament.According to a file from NFL Media, Rice met Dr. Dan Cooper, who currently acts as the Dallas Cowboys crew medical professional as well as is actually "one of the country's specialists on knees." [Connected: 6 WR business targets for Patrick Mahomes and also the Chiefs] The diagnosis was actually Rice needs his LCL repaired, in contrast to previous reports that he tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). That could put his rehabilitation opportunity at 3-4 months, essentially finishing his season.Rice is actually assumed to possess surgical procedure Tuesday, according to NFL Expert Ian Rapoport.The Chiefs originally placed Rice on injured reserve recently after he experienced a knee accident in Kansas Area's 17-10 success over the Chargers on Sept. 29. The Chiefs' top pass receiver injured his leg when quarterback Patrick Mahomes rammed him attempting to create a deal with after an interception.Can Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs get over crucial traumas, consisting of Rashee Rice's?|The Center No official medical diagnosis was actually offered due to the team, as scalp coach Andy Reid claimed that the medical workers was waiting on the swelling to decline just before they did yet another sphere of imaging today to obtain a fuller image of the damages. While the team still has actually certainly not discharged an official statement concerning Rice's status, Rapoport stated his "long-term overview is said to be positive." Rice is actually the latest playmaker for the Chiefs who has gone through a significant accident. Fellow recipient Noblewoman "Hollywood" Brown is additionally out for the routine time, while managing back Isiah Pacheco is actually sidelined up until November. If Kansas Area makes a decision to work for yet another receiver, it has till the exchange target date on Nov. 5. [Want terrific accounts provided right to your inbox? Make or even log in to your FOX Athletics profile, observe leagues, staffs and also players to receive a customized newsletter daily.] Receive even more coming from National Volleyball Game Follow your preferences to get information about games, information and also additional.