“He’ll get into his rehab and get rolling on that as we go here,” Andy Reid said about his key receiver Rashee Rice’s injury. While it’s a relief that it’s not an ACL injury, the timeline for his return still does not change. So, Chiefs Kingdom, we might not see him on the gridiron anytime soon. But hey, here’s some good news—he’s still showing up where it counts, and we’re not just talking football.

October 14th marked a special day, not for touchdowns, but for Rice’s lady, Dacoda Nichole, on her birthday. Injury or not, crutches or no crutches, he made sure to be right by her side. Rashee posted a carousel of sweet photos on Instagram—no caption needed! And to be fair, the snaps pretty much spoke for themselves. Sometimes, words just aren’t necessary, right?

There were four pictures total, featuring the happy couple and their two kiddos. But that first shot? Yeah, that one was the moment. Rashee’s sitting on a chair, Dacoda perched on his lap. (We know what you’re thinking—what about the injury? But hey, they had it handled). The way they were looking at each other? That’s love, folks—better than any touchdown dash. I guess, so.

Rashee rocked an all-black drip, while Dacoda glowed in a glittery red dress. Oh, and the crutches were casually in the background like, “Hey, no big deal, just recovering here.” But this is the kind of rehab you need sometimes—being close to your people, taking a breather from the grind.

A happy day for the Rice fam and, let’s be real, the Chiefsdom too. Sometimes, it’s good to be reminded that life’s not all X’s and O’s. But he’d be looking to hit the ground running and be a part of the team focused on completing the unprecedented 3-peat, soon. But how soon can Kansas expect him to be back?

Is Rashee Rice out for the season?

While confirming it’s not an ACL tear, Reid did mention “the posterolateral corner” of Rice’s knee, and that little detail has left everyone wondering. If you’re asking, “Is Rashee Rice out for the season?”—well, it’s looking more like a ‘yes’ with every update.

Before the surgery, NFL insider Ian Rapoport chimed in with what he called good news, despite the season-ending injury. He explained that while the initial fear was an ACL tear, Rice’s injury ended up being an LCL repair. So, the recovery time might be around 3–4 months, which is a sliver of hope.

But let’s be real: that timeline rules him out for the rest of 2024. Reid’s “ACL-like” comment might have been more about making that clear than contradicting Rapoport’s report. Either way, it’s tough for Rice and the Chiefs.

Rashee Rice’s injury happened early in the Week 4 win over the Chargers. Now, with him likely done for the season, his stat line stops at 24 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Not the worst numbers. But those would have looked even more good had he been not injured. It’s not over, though. Rice is here to stay. And shine. Much more to come, for sure.