Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Suspended 6 Games by NFL

Rashee Rice gets 6-game suspension

The NFL has suspended Rashee Rice for 6 games. Rashee Rice's 6-game suspension will impact the Kansas City Chiefs' receiving corps.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is set to miss the first six games of the 2025 season...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended for six games, starting from the beginning of the 2025 NFL regular season, for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. This suspension stems from Rice's involvement in a multi-car crash in Dallas in March 2024, where he pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges. As a result, Rice will miss games against the Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Detroit Lions.

Suspension Details:

• Duration: Six games, starting from Week 1
• Eligibility: Rice will be eligible to return for the Chiefs' Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 19
• Original Proposal: The NFL initially proposed a 10-12 game suspension, but Rice's lawyers negotiated down to six games

#Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is accepting and will serve a six-game suspension to start the 2025 regular season, per sources.

The NFL and NFLPA are working to finalize the settlement, which will end Rice’s disciplinary limbo and make him eligible to return Week 7 vs. Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/uPcZoCy0OV

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 27, 2025

Impact on the Chiefs:

Receiving Corps: Rice's absence will impact the team's receiving depth, potentially increasing opportunities for other wide receivers like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Skyy Moore

Offensive Performance: The Chiefs will need to adapt their offense to compensate for Rice's absence, potentially relying more on running backs Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt.

Brandin Rice Jr. was involved in a high-speed crash in Dallas, Texas, in March 2024, where he was reportedly driving at 119 mph. Following the incident, Rice was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days in jail. He also paid $115,000 to the victims involved in the crash.

Details of the Incident:

• Speed: Rice was allegedly driving at 119 mph when the crash occurred.

• Leaving the Scene: After the crash, Rice fled the scene on foot with his friends, leaving the injured unattended.

• Consequences: Rice's actions led to significant consequences, including his sentence and financial restitution to the victims.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is set to miss the first six games of the 2025 season due to a suspension. Last season, Rice's playing time was limited to just four games after suffering a season-ending knee injury. During that time, he accumulated 288 receiving yards and scored two touchdowns.

Games Missed:

• Los Angeles Chargers
• Philadelphia Eagles
• New York Giants
• Baltimore Ravens
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Detroit Lions

The former second-round pick will now miss the following six games of the 2025 season: Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Detroit Lions. 

Rice's absence will likely impact the Chiefs' receiving corps, and other players may see increased opportunities.