Overview
- Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Rice is medically cleared to begin training camp and that staff will watch his workload as he regains football shape.
- Quarterback Patrick Mahomes confirmed he has been throwing to Rice at team facilities and said Rice has been catching during their workouts.
- Second-year defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott is likely to begin camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list as he continues recovery from ACL reconstruction.
- Rice had a May procedure to remove loose debris from his right knee, was released from a 30‑day jail term in June and faces ongoing scrutiny from earlier off-field allegations.
- Rice has played just 12 games over the past two seasons, so the Chiefs will manage his snaps carefully and use camp practice to judge Week 1 availability and depth at receiver.