.Kansas Area Chiefs standout wide receiver Rashee Rice is expected to become out for the rest of the time after more exams Monday uncovered he hurt his lateral collateral ligament.According to a report coming from NFL Media, Rice met with physician Dan Cooper, who presently functions as the Dallas Cowboys crew doctor and is "among the nation's specialists on knees." [Related: Six WR business aim ats for Patrick Mahomes as well as the Chiefs] The diagnosis was actually Rice requires his LCL mended, in contrast to previous files that he tore his former cruciate ligament (ACL). That can place his rehabilitation time at 3-4 months, generally ending his season.Rice is anticipated to possess surgery Tuesday, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.The Chiefs originally put Rice on hurt get recently after he experienced a knee accident in Kansas City's 17-10 triumph over the Chargers on Sept. 29. The Chiefs' leading pass receiver injured his knee when quarterback Patrick Mahomes rammed him making an effort to create a tackle after an interception.Can Patrick Mahomes and also Chiefs overcome vital personal injuries, featuring Rashee Rice's?|The Facility No official prognosis was actually offered due to the staff, as head train Andy Reid claimed that the health care team was actually waiting on the swelling to go away before they carried out one more around of image resolution today to obtain a fuller image of the damage. While the team still has not launched a main statement relating to Rice's status, Rapoport mentioned his "long-term expectation is actually stated to become beneficial." Rice is the latest playmaker for the Chiefs who has actually gone through a significant accident. Other receiver Marquee "Hollywood" Brown is actually additionally out for the routine period, while managing back Isiah Pacheco is sidelined up until Nov. If Kansas Area decides to deal for one more receiver, it possesses up until the exchange due date on Nov. 5. [Want wonderful stories delivered straight to your inbox? Develop or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, staffs and players to receive an individualized e-newsletter daily.] Obtain more coming from National Football League Observe your favorites to obtain info about video games, headlines and also even more.