We all saw it coming, and now it’s official.

Lasi riceThe Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after the LCL surgery he underwent on Tuesday was deemed successful, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. It is said that it became (Related: Robert Saleh escorted from Jets team facility by security guard after being fired from organization: Report)

Although Rice suffered a season-ending injury, there was no structural damage or tear to his ACL, MCL, or meniscus. This situation was the best-case scenario given to Rice before the surgery. Rice is expected to be completely Recovered for the start of the 2025 season on time.

The recovery time for Rice’s LCL injury is expected to be at least eight to 12 weeks. cleveland clinic. If that happens, Rice won’t be able to suit up until at least the end of the calendar year. Assuming all goes well and there are no obstacles to his recovery, Rice should be 100% healthy and ready for the next campaign.

That was good news for Lachie Rice after surgery, as she didn’t have to have her ACL, meniscus or MCL repaired. https://t.co/g4AnCpm4uP

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 8, 2024

You may not remember, but Rice was injured in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in September when quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit his knee while trying to tackle someone who had thrown him an interception.

Here is the play where Chiefs WR Laci Rice was injured. It doesn’t look good at all.

I hope he’s okay. He is being carried to the locker room. https://t.co/8uHJ3UUxNI pic.twitter.com/M0RMTRLJlv

— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) September 29, 2024

Rough, just rough… See you next year, Rashi!