Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice spoke with reporters on Wednesday and explained his connection with new teammate Josh Downs.
"I trained with Josh (Downs) in the offseason as well as coming out of college in Florida. So, I mean, I have a relationship prior, and I mean, not necessarily," said Rice. "We're in the same area in the locker room, so you know, we're in there joking around. We're in the meeting room, joking around, talking to each other, and learning the plays, or how he needs to open up the playbook on the iPad and stuff like that. So just communicating with each other and just having fun playing the game."
Rice was in contact with Downs as rumors began to swirl, leading to his trade to the Chiefs ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
"I didn't really say much. I was in touch with him when I saw the first rumor, just seeing what was going on, what was going through his head," said Rice. "So, I mean, I'm happy that he's here. I talked to him last night, and I just sent eye emojis, and he was like, you know, he hears time, so he's ready to go, just like we are."
Rice has recorded 25 receptions for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns through 6 games this season. Downs has 33 receptions, 354 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, and an average of 10.7 yards per reception over 9 games this season with the Indianapolis Colts.
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