Rashee Rice ‘Has Long Way to Go’ Before Chiefs Offer Contract Extension
Summary
Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, is entering the last year of his rookie contract. Despite a strong first season, injuries and other issues have affected his recent performance, so it is uncertain if the Chiefs will offer him a contract extension.Key Facts
- Rashee Rice had a strong rookie year with 79 catches, 938 yards, and 7 touchdowns.
- He played only 4 games in 2024 due to a knee injury from a collision with quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
- In 2025, Rice missed the first 6 games because of a suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy and only played 8 games total.
- An analyst, Jessee Newell, says Rice must improve and avoid off-field problems to earn a contract extension.
- The Chiefs recently drafted Cyrus Allen as a potential wide receiver replacement.
- Other top Chiefs receivers include Xavier Worthy, Tyquan Thornton, and Jalen Royals.
- The team is also linked to trading for Brandon Aiyuk and may look for new wide receiver talent in the 2027 NFL draft.
- The 2027 draft includes several top wide receiver prospects from big college programs.
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