Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Suspended For 6 Games Due To Car Crash Arrest

Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Rashee Rice received a suspension for the first six games of the season due to his involvement in a multi-car crash in Dallas last year. Rice will not be appealing the decision.

Rice is prohibited from practicing with the Chiefs and suspended without pay, effective immediately, becoming eligible for reinstatement in October. The suspension stems from Rice’s violation of the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy because of his involvement in a multi-car crash on March 30, 2024.

The NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy gives Commissioner Roger Goodell authority to discipline players, coaches, and other staff for off-field behavior that does not align with the high standard of socially responsible and lawful behavior, regardless of legal outcomes.

On July 17, Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges, collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. He received five years of probation, a 30-day jail sentence and paid roughly $115,000 to each victim in restitution.

The NFL reportedly pursued an extended suspension period of at least 10 games, but due to the NFL Players Association’s inability to come to an agreement, a disciplinary hearing was scheduled for Sept. 30. Disciplinary officer and former U.S. district judge, Sue L. Robinson, was appointed to Rice’s case.

The current six-game suspension keeps Rice sidelined until the week seven game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 19.

His absence will greatly impact the Chiefs’ depth chart ahead of the 2025 season, especially with wide receiver Jalen Royals unable to play due to a knee tendon injury. With the main roster finalized on Tuesday, originally including Rice, the Chiefs will rely heavily on wide receiver Xavier Worthy and veteran wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown.

A resolution is expected before the end of the six-week suspension.