.Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs standout wide receiver Rashee Rice is actually assumed to be out for the rest of the season after more exams Monday exposed he wounded his lateral security ligament.According to a document from NFL Media, Rice met with physician Dan Cooper, who presently works as the Dallas Cowboys crew doctor and also is "among the nation's pros on knees." [Related: 6 WR trade intendeds for Patrick Mahomes and also the Chiefs] The prognosis was Rice needs his LCL restored, contrary to previous files that he tore his former cruciate ligament (ACL). That could place his recovery time at 3-4 months, generally finishing his season.Rice is actually expected to possess surgical operation Tuesday, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.The Chiefs at first put Rice on damaged book recently after he suffered a leg trauma in Kansas Urban area's 17-10 success over the Chargers on Sept. 29. The Chiefs' foremost pass receiver harmed his knee when quarterback Patrick Mahomes rammed him attempting to make a deal with after an interception.Can Patrick Mahomes as well as Chiefs get rid of vital personal injuries, consisting of Rashee Rice's?|The Facility No official diagnosis was actually provided due to the team, as head instructor Andy Reid claimed that the medical staff was waiting on the swelling to diminish prior to they carried out an additional round of image resolution today to receive a fuller picture of the damages. While the group still has actually not discharged a formal statement pertaining to Rice's status, Rapoport stated his "long-lasting outlook is actually said to be beneficial." Rice is the latest playmaker for the Chiefs that has actually suffered a major accident. Fellow recipient Noblewoman "Hollywood" Brown is likewise out for the routine period, while managing back Isiah Pacheco is actually sidelined until Nov. If Kansas Urban area determines to handle for one more receiver, it has until the trade target date on Nov. 5. [Want excellent tales delivered right to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow organizations, staffs and players to receive a personalized bulletin daily.] Obtain much more from National Soccer Game Follow your preferences to acquire info about games, headlines and also even more.