Andy Reid expects Rashee Rice to play in Week 1 against Denver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed media inquiries regarding wide receiver Rashee Rice on Thursday ahead of Monday night's season opener against the Denver Broncos. Amid ongoing questions concerning Rice’s injury recovery and off-field conduct, Reid offered a two-word directive for the receiver to simply go play. Rice, who enters the 2026 season in a contract year, participated in team practice and reported being at full health after pushing through his rehabilitation program. He expressed confidence in his conditioning and his established rapport with quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the team prepares to face the Broncos. The Chiefs look to integrate Rice into a primary wide receiver role for the upcoming schedule following his development as a target for Mahomes since his rookie season.
- •Andy Reid told Rashee Rice to go play during a press conference on Thursday.
- •The Chiefs open their season on Monday against the Denver Broncos.
- •Rashee Rice stated he is confident he has reached 100% health for Week 1.
- •Rice and Patrick Mahomes are looking to play a full season together for the first time since 2023.
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs HC Andy Reid Sends Candid 2-Word Message to Rashee Rice
"The Kansas City Chiefs are growing tired of talking and are ready to take the field in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football.” On Thursday the Chiefs returned to the practice field. Coach Andy Reid spoke to the media afterwards, as did quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wide receive Rashee Rice, and safety […] The post Chiefs HC Andy Reid Sends Candid 2-Word Message to Rashee Rice appeared first on HEAVY.
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