“I felt like s**t that I hit Rashee”: Patrick Mahomes expressed regret over an accidental collision with wide receiver Rashee Rice

Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Rashee Rice suffered a season-ending knee injury after a collision with Patrick Mahomes during a Week 4 game against the Chargers. The Chiefs, who placed Rice on injured reserve, must now rely more on veteran players to offset his absence.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have been severely impacted by injuries, with wide receiver Rashee Rice reportedly suffering a season-ending injury and placed on injured reserve. The team is waiting for swelling to subside before further testing next week. Rice’s ability to play in 2024 remains uncertain. The injury occurred during a friendly fire incident, where Patrick Mahomes hit Rice’s knee during a Week 4 matchup against the Chargers.

Mahomes threw an interception, and as the Chiefs chased down corner Kristian Fulton, the quarterback dove into Rice’s knee. The injury comes as the Chiefs await further testing.

Patrick Mahomes reflects on collision with Rashee Rice

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed regret over an accidental collision with wide receiver Rashee Rice during a game against the Chargers. Mahomes, attempting to make a tackle after throwing an interception, accidentally rolled into Rice, causing a knee injury. Mahomes admitted to colliding with his teammate during a press conference, stating he was focused on recovering the ball at the time. “I didn’t notice it in the moment,” Mahomes explained, “but when I saw the replay, I felt like s**t that I hit Rashee.”