Chiefs Harm Replace: Rashee Rice undergoes LCL surgical procedure, timeline

On Tuesday, a supply confirmed to Arrowhead Delight that Kansas Metropolis Chiefs vast 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 harm to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) or meniscus, which implies that the vast receiver averted long-term harm. The restore additionally comes with a sooner restoration time.

At this stage, Rice’s restoration time is estimated to be 4 months, however it may fairly stretch longer. The Chiefs anticipate to have a greater sense of an actual timeline for Rice’s return in December.

Rice suffered the harm through the Chiefs’ Week 4 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Making an attempt 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.