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Kansas City Chiefs wideout injured at practice days before Super Bowl
Rashee Rice Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs added a wide receiver to their injury report on Thursday after an incident occurred during practice. The Chiefs have one more practice this week on Friday as they prepare to play the San Football 49ers in the Super Bowl.

The Chiefs are expected to have two wide receivers back for the game, Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore. They’re expected to rule out offensive lineman Joe Thuney for the Super Bowl.

Rashee Rice was injured at Kansas City Chiefs practice

The Chiefs had a scare on their injury report when they listed wide receiver Rashee Rice for an ankle injury. Rice did not have an injury listed on Wednesday’s injury report.

Rice should be able to play Sunday

Per Patrick K. Flowers with Bleacher Report, Rice was stepped on during practice on Wednesday. Rice had to receive medical attention for the injury,

Head coach Andy Reid said Rice was “all right” after receiving the medical care.

Rice has been one of Patrick Mahomes’ best targets

Rice has been a reliable target for Patrick Mahomes during the season and postseason. He’s the Chiefs second-leading receiver in the playoffs.

Fortunately for the Chiefs, it appears Rice will be okay for the game. We’ll have a better idea of his status following Friday’s practice.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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