India, May 23 -- Rashee Rice underwent surgery on his right knee last week in Dallas, which was later described as a cleanup surgery. According to an ESPN report, the surgery was aimed at removing loose debris that was causing inflammation. The Kansas City Chiefs star is expected to be out of action for a couple of months and will only join the team's offseason camp late in the summer.

However, there was no structural damage to the 26-year-old's knee, as the surgery was performed to address lingering discomfort from a previous injury. The issue reportedly stemmed from a knee collision with Patrick Mahomes during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in September 2024.

What doctors initially feared was a torn ACL for Rice was later dia...