Rashee Rice's return from suspension is on the horizon. The Chiefs are more than grateful.
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The will have their No. 1 receiver available before long. They're going to need him.
Standout third-year wideout Rashee Rice quickly established himself as one of Patrick Mahomes' favorite targets during Kansas City's run to a second-straight Super Bowl title in 2024. Rice, a former first-round pick, ranked second in catches and receiving yards on the Chiefs roster, trailing only Travis Kelce. He led the team in touchdowns. And he offered Kansas City something it hadn't had since Tyreek Hill's exit — a star at the X position.
He hasn't been as involved in the years since his breakout. Some of that is due to injury; the SMU alum was cut down with injuries to his LCL and hamstring in his sophomore campaign.
Some, meanwhile, are related to off-the-field trouble. Ahead of the regular season, he was handed a lengthy suspension related to his a 2024 high-speed collision and arrest.
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Rice's return is on the horizon. But just when is he back in action? Here's what you need to know.
Is Rashee Rice playing vs. Lions?
Rashee Rice will not take part in the Chiefs' Week 6 duel against the . He remains on suspension, although Sunday night's game represents the final of his six-game ban. He'll return to the field in Week 7 when Kansas City clashes with the .
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When is Rashee Rice returning from suspension?
Rashee Rice's suspension will conclude upon the end of this week. He'll be eligible to return to action against the Raiders in Week 7.
Rice's return will close the book on a yearlong saga that stemmed from a March 2024 car wreck and April 2024 arrest related to the collision.
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Why was Rashee Rice suspended?
Rashee Rice was suspended for his involvement in a March 2024 car crash.
On March 30, 2024, Rice — driving a Lamborghini Urus — was caught in a six-car accident in Dallas. He was driving 119 mph at the time of the crash. Four other vehicles were damaged in the collision, including a Corvette Rice was leasing.
Dashcam footage of the collision showed occupants of the vehicles leaving the scene on foot. On April 10, 2024, the Dallas Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Rice and announced he was charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving seriously bodily harm and six counts of collision involving injuries.
Rice turned himself in the next day. He pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges. In July 2025, Rice was sentenced to five years probation and 30 days in jail.
On Aug. 27, the NFL announced a six-game suspension for Rice for violating the league's personal conduct policy. He was permitted to return to Kansas City's practice facility on Sept. 22.
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How long is Rashee Rice's suspension?
Rashee Rice was handed a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. That's right in line with other personal conduct policy violations. Zay Jones was handed a five-game ban in 2024 after being arrested in 2023 on a misdemeanor battery charge. Ben Roethlisberger and Ezekiel Elliott also were issued six-game suspensions in 2010 and 2017, respectively.
The former was accused of sexual assault, while the latter was related to the league's domestic violence policy. Neither was formally charged with a crime. But their actions were deemed to have violated the league's edict on personal behavior.
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Rashee Rice car crash details
After winning a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in his rookie season in February 2024, around one month later, Rashee Rice was confirmed to be the driver of a Lamborghini Urus that caused a multi-car accident in Dallas on March 30, 2024.
Four other vehicles were damaged in the accident, which also involved a Corvette that Rice was leasing, and video that was released showed occupants of the vehicles leaving the scene on foot after the crash.
Two other people involved in the crash had to be transported to the hospital for their injuries. Police reports also showed that the Lamborghini had nearly 11 grams of marijuana in it.
On April 10, 2024, police issued an arrest warrant for Rice and announced that he had been charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injuries. The driver of the Corvette was also identified and faced the same charges.
Rice turned himself in on April 11, 2024. He pleaded guilty on two third-degree felony charges and was sentenced to five years probation and 30 days in jail.
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