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Rice Cleared: NFL Won't Punish Chiefs WR Anew
4 Apr
Summary
- NFL will not discipline Rashee Rice for recent civil lawsuit allegations.
- Investigation closed due to insufficient evidence of policy violation.
- Rice previously served a six-game suspension for a 2024 crash.
The National Football League has concluded its review of recent allegations against Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and will not pursue disciplinary action. This decision stems from a civil lawsuit filed in Dallas County, Texas, where Rice was accused of causing severe and permanent injuries between December 2023 and July 2025. The league stated there was insufficient evidence to find a violation of its personal conduct policy, officially closing the investigation.
Rice is no stranger to league discipline, having served a six-game suspension at the start of the 2025 season. This earlier penalty followed his guilty plea in July 2025 to felony charges related to a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas during 2024. Those charges included racing on a highway and causing serious bodily injury, resulting in a sentence of five years of deferred probation, 30 days in jail, and over $115,000 in restitution to victims.
Rice returned to play in Week 7 of the 2025 season and is currently entering the final year of his rookie contract. His coach, Andy Reid, expressed confidence in Rice's potential, urging him to move past his legal issues and focus on his performance.
