Chiefs WR Rashee Rice carted off with knee injury vs. Chargers; Andy Reid says it’s ‘not good’

Rashee Rice has been the Kansas City Chiefs‘ top pass catcher during the 2024 NFL season. The star wide receiver was carted off the field early in Sunday’s Week 4 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, however, after suffering a knee injury while trying to tackle safety Derwin James, who intercepted Patrick Mahomes.

Rice was quickly ruled questionable to return after receiving additional attention in the locker room, then downgraded to out at the end of the first quarter. Coach Andy Reid told CBS’ Tracy Wolfson later in the game that he doesn’t know the severity of the injury, but added that it’s “not good.”

“I feel terrible for Rashee,” Reid added after the game, confirming Rice will undergo an MRI on Monday. “We will hope for the best.”

Rice appeared to suffer his injury while colliding with Mahomes, who also worked to bring down James following the first-quarter turnover, which helped Los Angeles to an early 10-0 lead over the reigning Super Bowl champions.

Rice entered the game with 24 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns on the season, one year after starring as Mahomes’ top downfield target as a rookie. He’s not the only notable Chiefs weapon to suffer an injury early this season, with running back Isiah Pacheco and fellow wide receiver Marquise Brown both on injured reserve (IR); the latter is expected to miss most of the remainder of 2024.