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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice likely out for the time with LCL accident

.Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs standout pass receiver Rashee Rice is actually expected to be out for the rest of the time after more examinations Monday showed he hurt his side security ligament.According to a document from NFL Media, Rice consulted with doctor Dan Cooper, that currently serves as the Dallas Cowboys staff medical professional and is actually "one of the nation's specialists on knees." [Connected: Six WR business intendeds for Patrick Mahomes and also the Chiefs] The diagnosis was Rice requires his LCL fixed, in contrast to previous records that he tore his former cruciate tendon (ACL). That might place his recuperation opportunity at 3-4 months, generally ending his season.Rice is actually expected to possess surgical treatment Tuesday, depending on to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.The Chiefs in the beginning placed Rice on harmed reserve recently after he went through a leg accident in Kansas Urban area's 17-10 victory over the Chargers on Sept. 29. The Chiefs' reputable pass receiver hurt his knee when quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit him attempting to make a handle after an interception.Can Patrick Mahomes as well as Chiefs overcome essential traumas, including Rashee Rice's?|The Amenities No official medical diagnosis was actually provided due to the staff, as head instructor Andy Reid said that the medical workers was waiting for the swelling to subside before they performed one more around of imaging this week to acquire a fuller image of the damage. While the group still has actually not launched a formal declaration regarding Rice's standing, Rapoport specified his "long-term expectation is actually said to become beneficial." Rice is actually the most recent playmaker for the Chiefs who has actually suffered a primary injury. Other receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown is additionally out for the routine season, while managing back Isiah Pacheco is actually sidelined till November. If Kansas City chooses to handle for one more recipient, it has till the exchange target date on Nov. 5. [Want great accounts supplied right to your inbox? Make or even log in to your FOX Athletics account, adhere to leagues, groups and also gamers to acquire an individualized newsletter daily.] Get a lot more from National Football League Follow your preferences to get details concerning games, news and even more.