Chiefs player sentenced to prison

Bad news for the Chiefs. Pass catcher Rashee Rice finally received his sentence after causing a serious traffic accident in Dallas last year.

Rashee Rice will have to serve 30 days in jail and five years' probation. Now it's the NFL's turn to impose an imminent suspension on the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive player. According to rumors, expect Rashee Rice to miss a good part of the 2025 season.

ESPN sources: A Dallas County judge just sentenced Chiefs WR Rashee Rice to five years probation and 30 days of jail time that can be served during those five years stemming for his role in a multi-car crash in Dallas during the 2024 offseason.

Now that the judge has ruled, the… pic.twitter.com/MKGytL6Lzk– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 17, 2025

A key component of the Kansas City Chiefs offense

Rice remains a major offensive asset: selected in the second round of the NFL in 2023, he set new records for a Chiefs rookie – including 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns in the regular season, and a total of 26 playoff receptions, an NFL record for a rookie.

Coach Andy Reid and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes are looking forward to his return with optimism: according to sources, expectations are high for Rice, particularly with regard to his growing chemistry with Mahomes and the offensive role he can once again play in the coming season.

Sidelined in 2024 after suffering a torn ACL, Rice is now recovered and ready to return for practice camp. However, a multi-game suspension is imminent, with the NFL investigation now underway since the conclusion of the legal process.

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