Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (groin) is back on the practice field at training camp on Monday. Rice has been dealing with a minor groin injury at camp and was held out of the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals as a result. With Marquise Brown (ankle) also held out due to a minor injury, it allowed Xavier Worthy and JuJu Smith-Schuster more playing time over the weekend. Rice should be completely healthy for the start of the 2025 regular season, but he's expected to be suspended anywhere from four to six games to begin the year due to legal issues surrounding an off-the-field incident. The 25-year-old figures to be quarterback Patrick Mahomes' favorite target when he's on the field, but a potential suspension to begin the year drops him down to more of a WR3/flex target in fantasy drafts.
Aug 11, 2025 12:34 PM EST
According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Kansas City Chiefs are expecting top wide receiver Rashee Rice to be suspended "in the neighborhood of four to six games." While no suspension has been made official, due to past cases, Rice will likely be suspended for at least a portion of the regular season. Earlier this offseason, Rice was sentenced to five years probation and 30 days of jail time for his involvement in a multi-car crash that occurred in Dallas in 2024. At the start of the 2024 season, Rice emerged as Patrick Mahomes' go-to option as he caught 8.0 passes per game with 96.0 yards per game and two total scores through the first three weeks. However, he saw his season cut short due to an LCL tear in Week 4. For the time being, fantasy managers should view Rice as a high-end WR2 but should expect him to miss at least the first month of the season. When he returns, he should once again be heavily targeted by Mahomes in the slot. While he is out, second-year wideout Xavier Worthy and tight end Travis Kelce should lead the passing attack.
Aug 8, 2025 10:33 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the groin injury that has kept wide receiver Rashee Rice (groin) out of training camp practices is minor, and Reid called his absence precautionary. Rice has now missed back-to-back practices this week and will most likely be held out of the preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals, alongside wideout Marquise Brown (ankle). In addition to a minor groin injury, the 25-year-old Rice is facing a potential suspension in 2025 for an off-field incident. He was on pace for a strong second season in the NFL in 2024 before suffering a season-ending torn LCL in Week 4. The suspension hanging over Rice's head this year kills some of his fantasy appeal, but he's still worth a WR3/flex selection in fantasy drafts as one of quarterback Patrick Mahomes' favorite targets when he's available.
Aug 7, 2025 1:11 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (groin) was held out of training camp practice on Wednesday due to a groin issue, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest. It's unclear what the severity of Rice's groin issue is, but for now we'll consider him day-to-day. The 25-year-old played in only four games in 2024 in his second year in the league due to an LCL tear in his knee. He's fully recovered from that but has a potential suspension hanging over his head for 2025 that has dropped his fantasy appeal to that of a WR3/flex. Rice had 938 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 79 receptions in 16 regular-season games (eight starts) his rookie year and was headed for another big season last year before his injury. Even with a potential three- or four-game suspension coming, Rice will be worth stashing in all fantasy leagues as one of quarterback Patrick Mahomes' favorite weapons.
Aug 6, 2025 1:51 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's (knee) suspension from the NFL is "still in the works." While the league's internal process is being resolved, Rice could be available to play from Week 1. He is currently attending training camp and is working his way back from a brutal knee injury he sustained last season. The 25-year-old is facing a possible suspension of six or more games, but the exact length is unclear at this time. RotoBaller currently projects Rice as a borderline WR2, but if his suspension is deferred, his value could easily rise to the WR1 category. Fantasy managers should monitor his situation closely for updates on his status.
Aug 3, 2025 4:10 PM EST
ESPN's Nate Taylor reports that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was the biggest winner of Tuesday's training camp practice and was the most-targeted receiver for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports reported that Rice was most active working across the middle of the field on crossing routes and in the red zone. The 25-year-old is returning from an LCL tear that he suffered last year, but he's a full-go at camp this summer and should be a huge part of KC's passing attack in 2025. With that said, his fantasy stock has taken a hit this year because of the fact that the NFL is expected to suspend him for three or four games after a hit-and-run incident. Even though a suspension is probably coming, Rice could make quite a bit of noise in 2025 now that he's healthy. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the WR26.
Jul 22, 2025 1:31 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will be a full participant in training camp despite a likely suspension looming. "We're going to progress as normal with him," Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said. "He'll go in and take all the reps that he'll normally take." Rice is facing disciplinary action after pleading guilty to charges related to a 2024 multi-vehicle crash in Dallas. While a suspension is expected, the Chiefs remain committed to involving Rice fully in camp as they gear up for the 2025 season. After being limited to just four games last year, Rice is looking to bounce back in a big way. Through 20 games across his two-year career, he has tallied 1,226 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Jul 21, 2025 10:04 AM EST
According to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com and his sources close to the team, the Kansas City Chiefs believe wide receiver Rashee Rice will receive anywhere between a two- and four-game suspension following his court ruling on Thursday. A Dallas judge sentenced Rice to a five-year probation period and 30 days of jail time that can be served within the five years for his involvement in a multi-vehicle crash during the 2024 NFL offseason. This situation has been in the headlines since the incident happened, and the NFL traditionally waits for the legal process to play out before issuing its disciplinary action. Rice, who has a clear path to be Patrick Mahomes' No. 1 target in the passing game, should be viewed as a risky fantasy football pick, though he could provide WR1 upside upon his return from a possible suspension. Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown, and Travis Kelce should be more productive in games where Rice is forced to sit out.
Jul 17, 2025 2:49 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days of jail time by a Dallas County judge for his involvement in a multi-car crash in Dallas during the 2024 offseason, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The jail time can be served at any point during the five-year window. The 25-year-old received a deferred adjudication, meaning his case can be dismissed if he successfully completes his probation. With the ruling now official, the NFL is likely to hand him a multi-game suspension. This situation has been hanging over Rice's head for the last year, and fantasy managers have been waiting to see if he will face disciplinary action. Rice played in just three full games last season before suffering a major knee injury that kept him out of the remainder of the year. He looked to be working toward the clear WR1 role in Kansas City as tight end Travis Kelce takes a step back, but needless to say, his off-the-field behavior is not going to help his cause. For fantasy football purposes, he is now a riskier draft pick than before, but his price in drafts will likely see at least a minor decline based on the most recent developments.
Jul 17, 2025 12:38 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that he expects both wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) and offensive tackle Josh Simmons (knee) to be full participants at the start of training camp at the end of July. Rice played in only four games last year before suffering a season-ending LCL tear. The injury is behind the 25-year-old, though, and he'll be ready to rock for Week 1 of the 2025 regular season this September after he was a full participant in OTAs and minicamp this spring. Before his injury last year, Rice was the clear WR1 for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and had 24 catches for 288 yards and three touchdowns in the first three games. However, he has a possible suspension hanging over his head for a hit-and-run incident in March of last year, which makes him more of a high-end WR3 target in fantasy drafts this fall.
Jun 19, 2025 12:05 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's OTA practice session, according to team reporter Sam McDowell. The 25-year-old is recovering from a major knee injury that limited him to just four games a season ago, so his status early in the offseason is promising. In Rice's three fully healthy games last year, he racked up 24 receptions for 288 yards and two touchdowns. He was an early contender for the WR1 overall in PPR formats, so he could be one of this year's best values in fantasy football drafts. That said, there are still legal troubles following him for a handful of off-the-field incidents last offseason, so fantasy managers should monitor that situation moving forward. If he plays a full 16- or 17-game season in 2025, a WR1 finish is in the range of outcomes.
Jun 4, 2025 2:46 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) was limited to just three full games last season before suffering a major knee injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Before his injury, he looked like a fantasy football league winner while securing 24 receptions for 288 yards and two scores. According to quarterback Patrick Mahomes, he is healing up nicely. "He looks like Rashee," Mahomes said after Thursday's OTAs. "I think he can be one of the best receivers in the league." Rice seemed to be locked into the WR1 role early in last year's campaign, so if he is fully healthy for the start of the 2025 season, he could be one of the best value picks at his low-end WR2 cost in fantasy drafts. That said, uncertainty surrounding his handful of off-the-field incidents from last offseason remains. It is unknown if he will face a suspension that will affect his 2025 availability.
May 29, 2025 3:31 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes confirmed that wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) is healthy and has been taking part in the team's voluntary offseason workouts. "The expectations are high," Mahomes said of Rice. "I mean, he looks really good. He's running routes. He's catching the football. I don't know when we get back into the actual OTAs, how much he'll be able to do, but he's been able to do everything here, as far as running routes and everything like that." It's great news for the 25-year-old, who suffered a season-ending LCL tear in Week 4 against the Chargers last year. The Chiefs will likely be cautious with Rice when OTAs begin, but barring a setback, he's fully expected to be ready for training camp and the start of the 2025 regular season this fall. In addition to coming off a major knee injury, Rice could be facing discipline from the league for an off-the-field incident. But all that aside, he has clear WR1 upside.
Apr 23, 2025 10:56 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee), who missed all but the opening month of 2024 after having knee surgery for a torn LCL, is expected to be ready for training camp in July, according to head coach Andy Reid. "He's on track to be ready," Reid said. "We'll see. He's working his tail off right now, I know." Before suffering his season-ending knee injury in Week 4, Rice was leading the league in catches through three weeks and was second in receiving yards as quarterback Patrick Mahomes' favorite target. While Rice should continue to be a bit part of KC's passing attack in 2025 if healthy, he'll also be sharing targets with both Marquise Brown and Xavier Worthy. The 24-year-old former second-rounder is a physical freak, though, and excels at generating yards after the catch in one of the best offenses in the league. As long as his knee injury doesn't cause him to lose a step, he'll have WR1 upside in fantasy.
Apr 1, 2025 11:16 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee), who is on Injured Reserve, is doing well, which is "a good sign for next year." Rice will not play in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Philadelphia Eagles after he had surgery to fix the LCL in his right knee way back in October of last year. The 24-year-old also suffered a tear of his hamstring in 2024, but the good news is that barring any setbacks this offseason, he should be fully ready for the start of the 2025 season this fall. And when fully healthy, Rice should return to being quarterback Patrick Mahomes' No. 1 target in the passing game. Before suffering his season-ending injury, the former third-rounder had 24 catches on 29 targets for 288 yards and two touchdowns. The only thing standing in the way of his fantasy value for next season is a potential suspension for an off-the-field incident last March.
Feb 5, 2025 12:02 PM EST
After having surgery to fix his right LCL on Tuesday, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) is expected to be out for four months, according to multiple sources. It was a best-case scenario for Rice, who will miss the rest of the 2024 season, but the good news is he's expected to make a full recovery. In addition to his knee, Rice also had a hamstring tendon repaired on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks for the 24-year-old during his rehab, he should be ready to go for the start of the 2025 season next fall. With receiver Marquise Brown (shoulder) already out for the year and running back Isiah Pacheco (leg) on Injured Reserve, the Chiefs have lost their best playmakers outside of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues can obviously drop Rice at this time and look for a replacement.
Oct 8, 2024 6:11 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) will miss the rest of the 2024 NFL season after undergoing successful surgery on Tuesday. The second-year wide receiver suffered the injury early in the Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers after taking a hit to the knee from Patrick Mahomes trying to make a tackle following an interception. While the star wide receiver will miss the rest of the season, he is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of next year. Rice suffered no damage to his ACL or meniscus, which many thought could have been torn last week. The Chiefs will likely add a wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline in a few weeks. However, Travis Kelce and JuJu Smith-Schuster will see more targets and fantasy value with Rice done for the year.
Oct 8, 2024 3:48 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the 2024 season, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Rapoport noted that Rice will need his LCL repaired, not his ACL. This is a positive sign for his outlook, as he will not need a significant operation on his ACL, which would have kept him sidelined for a longer period of time. Rice continued his breakout rookie campaign through the first three weeks of this season, averaging eight receptions with 96 yards in each game with two total scores. As a result, the Chiefs will need to find a replacement option for their top wideout. On Monday evening, veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster saw eight targets and was able to catch seven of them for 130 yards. Tight end Travis Kelce saw a team-high ten targets. Fantasy managers should consider adding Smith-Schuster this week as he could be deployed in Rice's role for the remainder of the season. Kelce should be viewed as a high-end TE1 simply off the volume he should see going forward.
Oct 8, 2024 10:30 AM EST
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that while Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's (knee) season is expected to be over, he received positive news on Monday from Dr. Dan Cooper, according to sources. Rice needs his right LCL to be fixed, but there's a chance that's all he needs fixed, and he's expected to make a full recovery. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports there's "a lot of optimism" that Rice didn't suffer a knee injury as significant as initially believed, according to a source. He will have an arthroscopic procedure on Tuesday to determine the full extent of his knee injury, but the belief now is that it could be a "much shorter" recovery timeline than initially believed. It's unclear if Rice actually has a chance to return this season, but the bottom line is that fantasy managers need to hang onto him for now. The likelihood is still pretty remote that Rice will be able to help fantasy managers when it matters most in the playoffs, but nothing is ruled out just yet.
Oct 7, 2024 7:07 PM EST
There remains hopes that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) could return this season and be sidelined six to eight weeks, according to league sources, but nothing will be determined until early this week once he has a procedure on his injured knee. Once the Chiefs have more clarity on Rice, they can move into action in terms of looking for a trade to help improve their receiving depth in the meantime. A trade makes even more sense with Marquise Brown (shoulder) lost for the year. KC explored signing DeAndre Hopkins in the 2023 offseason before he signed with the Tennessee Titans. Now that he's in the last year of his contract, the Titans could entertain offers for him. The Chiefs aren't expected to trade for Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams for a number of reasons, but they could reach out to the Jets if they land him to see if they'd be interested in moving one of their other wideouts.
Oct 7, 2024 1:01 PM EST
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