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Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice (knee) is 'doing great' and is 'cleared to go', according to head coach Andy Reid.
Fantasy Impact
Rice has been rehabbing his right knee this off-season after undergoing a cleanup procedure. The talented receiver also did a 30-day stint in jail after violating the terms of his probation this spring. Rice should once again form a quality duo with Patrick Mahomes, who was also cleared to practice following last season's ACL injury.
Rashee Rice was released from jail on Tuesday after a 30-day stint for car crash probation violation.
Fantasy Impact
Rice was seen avoiding media and was taken away in a black SUV. He remains on track to be ready to go for training camp.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he expects Rashee Rice to be ready for the start of training camp.
Fantasy Impact
"(Rice) gets out [of jail] next week," Reid said. "We'll see where it goes. He'll be back up here and working." This will remain a situation to continue to monitor heading into July.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he expects Rashee Rice to be back for training camp.
Fantasy Impact
Rice underwent a clean-up procedure on his knee and was ordered last week to spend 30 days in jail. “As far as Rashee goes, we’re aware of the situation, the league’s aware of it, we’ve talked to the league, we get it,” Reid said. “As far as any further ado to that, there’s been no talk about anything further. We’re moving forward, just normal as we go here. When he gets back, we’ve got to get him caught up and doing what he needs to do. And then, make sure he gets it. It’s not an easy thing he’s going through. Life lessons are important, but we’re all given chances to learn, and so he’s in that position now.”
Adam Schefter reports the Chiefs “have no plans” to give Rashee Rice an extension before the start of this season.
Fantasy Impact
Rice has posted elite production when on the field, but he has continued to have issues off the field. He is entering the final year of his rookie contract and was recently sentenced to 30 days in jail for violating his probation. He also recently underwent a clean-up surgery. Rice will remain a WR1 for fantasy managers this upcoming season when he is on the field.