Back in Week 4 of the 2024 season, Rashee Rice was on a tear—24 catches, 288 yards, and 2 touchdowns in just three games. Then came the Chargers game, where a freak collision with Patrick Mahomes during an interception return led to a torn LCL and hamstring damage in Rice’s right knee. It was a brutal blow, sidelining him for the rest of the season.
Patrick Mahomes remarked, “When I saw the replay, I felt like sh– that I hit Rashee; I think that’s pretty much all I mean; I wasn’t worried about myself.” But Rice didn’t stay down for long. By March 2025, he was already sprinting in rehab drills, showing off his progress on social media and signaling a strong comeback ahead of the new season.
To make it more interesting, Mahomes was asked about his thoughts on Rice so far during their training sessions together. “The expectations are high. He looks really good,” the QB stated. Besides, the QB also noted that the third-year wide receiver is running routes and catching the football well right now. “I don’t know what he’ll be able to do when he gets back to OTAs, but he’s able to do everything here (in Texas).” Well, that sounds less thrilling and more tense, if we’re being honest.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says WR Rashee Rice is running routes and catching the football well right now: “I don’t know what he’ll be able to do when he gets back to OTAs, but he’s able to do everything here (in Texas).”
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) April 23, 2025
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