Chiefs Coach Offers Good News Update On Patrick Mahomes' Receiver Duo

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 9:20 AM ET

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is keeping a close eye on OTAs as the majority of the roster goes through its paces.

At this time of year, it is more about getting the scheme and plays down pat so when training camp rolls around, everyone is all gas, no brakes. However, it is also the time of year when rehabbing players are closely monitored, such as Rashee Rice.

After a significant knee injury that ended his 2024 season after just four games, it has been a slow grind for Rice to get back on the field to the point where he's productive.

And for Nagy, Rice, along with fellow receiver Xavier Worthy, is in a good spot as OTAs continue.

"He's come back strong," Nagy said of Rice. "He's been working hard to get to this point. It reminds me of last year, where he was going into the second year, when these guys start learn, even with Xavier [Worthy] right now, you can tell he knows where he's going. Those guys are looking sharp."

Having Rice back will be a big boost for Patrick Mahomes and the offense, who struggled at times last season without a consistent outlet.

Yes, Rice will be brought back up to speed slowly. As for Worthy, the second half of his rookie season was superb, culminating in a 157-yard, two-touchdown game in the Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

So both appear to be on the right track as training camp approaches, and the duo looms large as the key pieces in Nagy's offense with the Chiefs aiming to bounce back from the horror ending to last season.

It is early in the offseason, we understand that, but having Rice moving well, and Worthy already showing improvement from his rookie season, things feel like they are moving along rather nicely for the defending AFC champs.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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