Andy Reid expects Rashee Rice to play in Week 1 against Denver

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.

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