Rashee Rice's return to the field after more than a year away was everything the Kansas City Chiefs hoped it would be. The offense was humming, and Patrick Mahomes' most trusted receiver looked healthy and ready to pick up where he left off when he was scorching opposing defenses to start the 2024 season.
While Rice's return was not in question, there were plenty of inquiries made by reporters of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid related to his potential workload. After all, Rice had missed a lot of time.
Not only did a knee injury cost him everything after Week 3 last season, Rice also missed the first six weeks of the 2025 season due to a suspension levied upon him by the league for his involvement in a reckless driving incident dating back to April 2024.