Is Rashee Rice Finally Back? Chiefs WR Returns to Arrowhead After Suspension and Controversy

Rashee Rice returned to the Kansas City Chiefs with great expectations on Sunday (October 19), taking a step onto the turf at Arrowhead Stadium after a turbulent year of injury, off-field problems, and suspension.

The wide receiver, who had been sidelined the first six games of the season by an NFL suspension identified by a car accident in March 2024 and his own violation of a personal-conduct policy, was back just in time to take part the showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders. His subsequent return is an indicator of a critical juncture in both the season and the career of Rice and the Chiefs as they seek to recover the lost steam this season.

Rice makes long-awaited return to the field after ACL injury, delighting fans

Fans would finally receive what they had been anxiously looking forward to for 12 months: an appearance by Rice at the stadium before the kickoff, which was quickly broadcast and cheered on social media. He said he was excited and happy to be back in the field, saying it was now over 380 days since his last regular-season game and that the time away had been well worth it. In his words (via TMZ):

"I've been looking forward to this. I think it's been 380-something days since I've played in a regular season game. I mean, it's been a long time coming. The time is finally here."

He came back after a tough season, where he had been out the majority of the season before due to an ACL tear in Week 4 when Patrick Mahomes accidentally hit him after an interception. The expectation of the return of Rice points out his importance in the field and the strength one needs to overcome such a severe injury.

What do the netizens say?

As soon as the news went viral, netizens were buzzing and flooded social media with comments and reactions. Here are some fans' reactions:

"Yes!!!! This makes me so happy!!!! Rice! Worthy! My boys!!! Pacheco! Hunt! We are winning!," a user commented.

"It will be exactly 384 days on Sunday," another user commented.

"My goat is unlocked," another netizen expressed.

"Demon back now the fantasy team is back," a user wrote.

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