The leading wide receiver will undergo surgery on Tuesday, and could miss three-to-four months as he recovers from an LCL injury.

Despite optimism that Rashee Rice's knee injury isn't as significant as initially thought, it is unlikely that the Chiefs' wideout will play again this season, according to ESPN. Rice's status for the rest of the season is expected to be known on Tuesday after doctors perform surgery,

The Kansas City Chiefs will soon have greater clarity on WR Rashee Rice's knee injury. Rice was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday after suffering an apparent right knee injury in the first quarter of the team's Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.