On Monday, Rashee Rice had an MRI; Further tests are being carried out

In most cases of a potentially serious knee injury, an MRI will be performed the next day at the latest. The results are then announced or leaked.

In the case of Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, an MRI was performed on his injured knee on Monday, according to a source familiar with the situation. However, the results were neither announced nor leaked.

All signs point to a serious injury; The Chiefs feared a cruciate ligament tear. Comments from coach Andy Reid after the game made it clear that the team was expecting bad news. The absence of any news does not change this mood.

Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com: “There remains uncertainty about the extent” of injury. There will be further testing and evaluation, including a second opinion. “No answers are expected until next week,” reports Schefter.

The Chiefs are under no obligation to say anything for now. They play the Saints next Monday night. The first injury report will be released on Thursday. You have to say he didn't train because of the knee.

They can do the same on Friday and Saturday before ruling him out for the Week 5 game. Unless it's a short-term matter (unlikely), they'll likely place him on injured reserve before the next game, freeing up a spot on the roster.

Regardless, the wait for official word regarding Rice's injury continues.