Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Recently Underwent Knee Surgery, Expected To Be Sidelined For Two Months

The Rashee Rice saga has taken yet another turn. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chiefs wide receiver recently underwent a clean-up surgery on his right knee. This will sideline Rice for two months.

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The operation was intended to remove “loose debris” that was causing inflammation in the wideout’s knee. There is no structural damage, and the debridement was solely required to relieve the discomfort. The pain stems from Rice’s knee injury from 2024, when he suffered a torn LCL, a damaged hamstring tendon, and a damaged PLC after colliding with quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

The surgery took place last week in Dallas. Schefter notes that Rice went under the knife without the knowledge that he’d soon be sentenced to 30 days in jail for violating the terms of his probation.

Rice is set to be released from jail on June 16th. This means he’ll miss some critical time that could have been spent rehabbing with the Chiefs medical staff. Schefter notes that Rice is still expected to be ready to go for training camp.

Rice is on probation for five years as a result of a 2024 hit-and-run crash that resulted in eight felony charges. His current jail sentence stems from a positive THC test. Rice was previously ordered to serve a 30-day sentence but was granted the ability to choose when he’d spend his time in jail. By violating the terms of his probation, he’s now being forced to serve that sentence immediately.

Rice was already slapped with a six-game suspension for the crash, and when coupled with his recovery from the knee injury and a subsequent concussion, the receiver has been limited to only 12 games over the past two years. He’s still been productive when he’s seen the field, averaging more than 70 yards per game while hauling in seven touchdowns across the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Rice’s legal issues have already put the Chiefs in a difficult position, and his recovery from this knee surgery will continue to stress their WR depth. If Rice’s recovery extends into the regular season, the Chiefs will be eyeing a WR corps that features former first-round pick Xavier Worthy, Tyquan Thornton, and rookie fifth-round pick Cyrus Allen.