The NFL’s daily transaction report for Wednesday shows that the Chiefs have opened the window for Edwards-Helaire to practice with the team. Edwards-Helaire is on the non-football illness list and will be able to practice for the next three weeks before reaching a deadline to be activated or shut down for the season.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Rice will undergo additional tests next week, once the swelling in his knee has diminished. Reid was asked if he was more optimistic about Rice’s recovery now than he was earlier in the week.