Chiefs star wide receiver Rashee Rice will meet with renowned knee expert Dr. Dan Cooper early this week, sources say, with plans to undergo an arthroscopic procedure to help ascertain the damage in his knee. Only then will Kansas City know whether Rice can play again this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

As of now, it appears there is only a small chance that the electric second-year player can possibly return this season. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said this week there would be “further tests” and more information will be coming from the respected Cooper, who is based in Dallas and is also the Cowboys team doctor.

"For his sake, we're really hoping things work out for the best," Reid said Monday, "but let's just see where it goes."

For Rice, who has emerged as one of the game's top young receivers, the immediate fear was a season-ending knee injury, likely an ACL tear. The injury happened when, on an interception, Patrick Mahomes collided with Rice when trying to make a tackle and hyperextended the receiver's knee. Rice was placed on injured reserve this week, knocking him out at least four games. It will be more.

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