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Chiefs WR Rice Injured, Out for Broncos Game
23 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Rice is in concussion protocol and did not practice.
- His status for Thursday's game against the Broncos is uncertain.
- Other wide receivers are also unavailable due to injury.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rice was unable to participate in Monday's practice, remaining in the concussion protocol. He has not practiced since entering the protocol last week, and his clearance from an independent neurologist for Week 17 action appears unlikely.
With only three days remaining before Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos, Rice's absence is a significant blow. This situation is compounded by the fact that fellow wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is also in the concussion protocol and did not practice.
The Chiefs' depth at the wide receiver position is therefore severely tested. Currently healthy options include Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio, and Jalen Royals, highlighting the team's challenges.
