Rashee Rice Injury Update - What Happened to Rashee Rice?

Rashee Rice suffered a leg injury during the Chiefs' game against the Chargers, caused by a fall from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

by Aishwarya R

Updated Oct 05, 2024

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Rashee Rice Injury Update

Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, got injured during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. The injury happened when quarterback Patrick Mahomes accidentally fell on him while trying to tackle a player after throwing an interception. Rice immediately left the game, and it was clear that the injury was serious.

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Usually, after a game, fans quickly learn about the player's injury details, but this time it was different. After initial tests, the team needed to conduct more tests because there was too much swelling in Rice's leg to determine the exact injury. This lack of information led to some speculation about the severity of his injury, including concerns about a torn ACL.

Head coach Andy Reid later confirmed that the swelling was preventing doctors from getting an accurate assessment. Finally, on Friday, a reporter shared that Rice is expected to undergo a knee procedure once the swelling decreases. There are worries about possible damage to both his ACL and PCL, but more will be known once the doctors can take a closer look.

While there is still uncertainty about the injury, the Chiefs are preparing for the possibility of a long recovery for Rice. They remain hopeful for a better outcome as they wait for more information.

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Who is Rashee Rice?

Rashee Rice is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He played college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU). The Chiefs picked him in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

In his rookie season, he helped the team win Super Bowl LVIII and set a record for the most playoff receptions by a rookie, catching 26 passes during the Super Bowl run. However, Rice is currently facing criminal charges related to a hit-and-run car crash that happened in March 2024 in Dallas.

Specifications

Details

Name

Rashee Marquan Rice

Gender

Male

Profession

Professional Football Wide Receiver

Date of Birth

April 22, 2000

Place of Birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age

24 years old (as of 2024)

Nationality

American

Parents

Drashee Rice (Father), Marsha Kearney (Mother)

Marital Status

In a relationship

Girlfriend

Dacoda Nichole Jones

Children

Two sons

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What Happened to Rashee Rice?

Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, got injured during a game against the Chargers. The injury occurred when quarterback Patrick Mahomes fell on him while trying to tackle a player.

Rice left the game immediately, indicating it was serious. Initial tests showed swelling in his leg, so more tests were needed to understand the damage. He is expected to have a knee procedure soon to check for potential ACL and PCL injuries.

Who is Replacing Rashee Rice?

With Rashee Rice out for a while due to injury, the Kansas City Chiefs are looking for players to step up in his place. Since Hollywood Brown is already out for the season and Mecole Hardman is questionable for Week 5, the team needs more pass-catchers.

Surprisingly, instead of promoting a wide receiver, the Chiefs added tight end Jody Fortson to the active roster. This decision is interesting because they already have three tight ends: Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, and Jared Wiley. It suggests that the team might use more two-tight-end formations against the New Orleans Saints.

On Monday, the Chiefs will likely start wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Skyy Moore is also expected to take on a bigger role in the game. Fortson, who knows the Chiefs’ system well, adds depth to the team as they deal with their wide receiver situation.

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Rashee Rice Career

Rashee Rice attended Richland High School, where he had a successful football career. In his junior year, he caught 72 passes for 1,386 yards and 19 touchdowns, earning first-team all-district honors. As a three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU) before his senior year.

In his final high school season, he was double-teamed often and finished with 51 receptions for 841 yards and five touchdowns. At SMU, he played ten games as a freshman, catching 25 passes for 403 yards and one touchdown. He became a starter in his sophomore year and had impressive seasons, including 96 receptions for 1,355 yards and ten touchdowns in 2022.

Rashee Rice was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round (55th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. In his first professional game in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, he scored his first career touchdown. He had his first 100-yard receiving game in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders and broke the Chiefs rookie receiving touchdowns record in Week 15 against the New England Patriots.

In the playoffs, he had a strong performance, catching eight passes for 130 yards and a touchdown in the Wild Card Round against the Dolphins. Rice helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII, where he caught six passes for 39 yards and set the NFL postseason rookie receptions record with 26 catches. Unfortunately, in the 2024 season, he suffered a knee injury in Week 4 against the Chargers and was placed on injured reserve on October 3.

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Rashee Rice Family

Rashee Rice was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but he grew up in North Richland Hills, Texas. His father's name is Drashee Rice, but not much is known about him. People often wonder if Rashee is related to NFL legend Jerry Rice, but the answer is no; they are not related. Rashee's mother is Marsha Kearney, but there is also limited information available about her.

His girlfriend is Dacoda Nichole Jones, who has been a strong supporter of his career, even attending Super Bowls while heavily pregnant with their second child. The couple has two sons: Kassai, born in 2021, and a newborn who arrived in February 2024.

Dacoda is a social media influencer with over 14,000 Instagram followers, where she shares her passion for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. She often documents their family's journey and celebrates Rashee's achievements on social media.

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Rashee Rice Net Worth

Rashee Rice Net Worth is $5 million. His primary source of income comes from his professional football contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He also earns additional income through endorsements and sponsorships as a rising star in the league.

Rashee Rice Stats

Here is the statistics of Rashee Rice:-

Game Stats

Date Opponent REC YDS AVG LNG TD Rushing YDS Rushing AVG
30 Sept @ Chargers - - - - - - -
23 Sept @ Falcons 12 110 9.2 27 1 1 1.0
16 Sept vs Bengals 5 75 15.0 44 1 - -
6 Sept vs Ravens 7 103 14.7 33 0 - -
Regular Season   24 288 12.0 44 2 1 1.0

Career Stats

Year Team REC YDS AVG LNG TD Rushing YDS Rushing AVG
2024 Chiefs 24 288 12.0 44 2 1 1.0
2023 Chiefs 79 938 11.9 67 7 -3 -3.0
Career   103 1,226 11.9 67 9 -2 -1.0
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