.Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs standout pass receiver Rashee Rice is anticipated to become out for the rest of the season after more exams Monday exposed he injured his lateral collateral ligament.According to a record from NFL Media, Rice consulted with Dr. Dan Cooper, who currently functions as the Dallas Cowboys staff doctor and also is "among the nation's professionals on knees." [Connected: Six WR trade aim ats for Patrick Mahomes and also the Chiefs] The diagnosis was actually Rice needs his LCL fixed, in contrast to previous documents that he tore his anterior cruciate tendon (ACL). That can put his rehabilitation opportunity at 3-4 months, generally ending his season.Rice is actually anticipated to have surgery Tuesday, depending on to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.The Chiefs originally placed Rice on damaged get recently after he endured a knee trauma in Kansas Area's 17-10 victory over the Chargers on Sept. 29. The Chiefs' leading pass receiver harmed his knee when quarterback Patrick Mahomes struck him trying to make an address after an interception.Can Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs overcome crucial traumas, consisting of Rashee Rice's?|The Center No authorities diagnosis was given by the staff, as head coach Andy Reid said that the health care workers was actually waiting for the swelling to decline just before they performed an additional sphere of image resolution this week to get a fuller image of the damage. While the staff still has actually not released an official declaration relating to Rice's status, Rapoport said his "long-term expectation is said to be good." Rice is actually the current playmaker for the Chiefs that has actually experienced a major personal injury. Other recipient Marquee "Hollywood" Brown is actually likewise out for the regular time, while running back Isiah Pacheco is sidelined till Nov. If Kansas Metropolitan area chooses to deal for another receiver, it possesses until the trade due date on Nov. 5. [Want excellent tales supplied straight to your inbox? Produce or visit to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with leagues, teams as well as gamers to obtain a tailored newsletter daily.] Get even more from National Football Organization Observe your preferences to get relevant information regarding video games, news as well as additional.