Chiefs Star Rashee Rice Suspended for High-Speed Crash, Set to Return in 2025

As of October 13, 2025, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is nearing the end of a lengthy suspension stemming from a high-speed car crash in March 2024. Rice, a standout third-year player, quickly established himself as one of quarterback Patrick Mahomes' favorite targets, helping the Chiefs to a second straight Super Bowl title in 2024.

However, Rice's off-field troubles have kept him sidelined for much of the past year. In March 2024, Rice was involved in a six-car accident in Dallas while driving a Lamborghini Urus at 119 mph. Four other vehicles were damaged in the collision, and occupants were seen fleeing the scene on foot. Rice was later arrested and charged with several felonies, including aggravated assault and collision involving serious bodily harm.

Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges and was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days in jail. The NFL subsequently handed down a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Rice has been absent from the Chiefs' lineup since the start of the 2025 season, but his suspension is set to conclude after this week's game against the Buffalo Bills. He will return to the field in Week 7 when Kansas City takes on the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Chiefs have certainly missed their star receiver, as he ranked second on the team in catches and receiving yards in 2024. His return will provide a much-needed boost to the offense as they look to make another deep playoff run.