Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Practices in Full, Rashee Rice Returns to Conferences

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs vast receiver Rashee Rice was again within the constructing and teammate Xavier Worthy again on the apply area Wednesday because the reigning AFC champions turned their consideration towards a showdown with the Baltimore Ravens this weekend.

Rice is serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s private conduct coverage, a part of the fallout from a March 2024 automotive crash on a Dallas freeway that injured a number of folks. Below the phrases of the suspension, he was barred from the apply facility till this week, although he can solely participate in conferences and continues to be not allowed to apply.

“It is large simply having a man you’re employed with each single week, all coaching camp, all season, and having him again within the constructing,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes mentioned. “He all the time has a smile on his face, and guys like him. He is been right here. He is received a Tremendous Bowl right here. Despite the fact that he is younger, he could be a trainer for the fellows within the room. He cannot apply, however he may be within the conferences and hearken to the stuff that we’re engaged on, and he positively provides a lift to our offense.”

So does the return of Worthy, who damage his shoulder when he collided with Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce within the opening minutes of a season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil.

Worthy has missed the previous two video games — a Tremendous Bowl rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles and a win Sunday evening over the New York Giants. He practiced totally towards the tip of final week, elevating hopes that the speedster could be accessible in opposition to New York, however the Chiefs finally determined to present his shoulder slightly extra time to heal.

“We’ll simply consider him. Take it day-to-day,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid mentioned. “He feels good, so we’ll see.”

Chiefs defensive finish Mike Danna, who has been coping with a quad harm, and cornerback Kristian Fulton, who has been out with an ankle harm, additionally returned to apply Wednesday. It’s unclear whether or not they are going to be accessible in opposition to Baltimore.

The Chiefs have some momentum after a 22-9 win over the Giants, whereas the Ravens are coming off a 38-30 loss to the Detroit Lions. That leaves each of the AFC juggernauts at 1-2 as they put together to satisfy at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

“They are a prideful group,” Mahomes mentioned. “We’re going in opposition to a workforce that is going to be as hungry as we’re.”

Reporting by The Related Press.

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