Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is in custody for violating his probation and faces 30 days of jail time. Rice tested positive for THC, according to a court order dated May 19. He was booked in the Dallas County jail at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday and will remain in custody until June 16.
His jailing will keep him from attending the Chiefs' OTAs (May 26-28 and June 1-3) and the mandatory minicamp (June 9-11).
The NFL said in a statement that it is "aware of the report" and "will decline further comment at this time."
Knee Surgery Recovery
Rice underwent surgery last week to remove loose bodies from his right knee, according to ESPN. Recovery from the procedure is expected to take two months, which sets Rice up to return to football activities just in time for the start of training camp.
The knee on which Rice had the surgery is the same one he injured in September 2024 on a collision with Patrick Mahomes. He sustained a torn LCL and damaged his hamstring tendon and PCL in that game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Background on Legal Issues
Rice's probation stems from his role in a multi-car crash in Dallas in March 2024. A Dallas County judge last summer sentenced Rice to 30 days in jail and five years of probation, with the jail time to be served at any time within those five years. His violation will force him to serve that time now rather than at his own discretion.
Rice was involved in a high-speed hit-and-run along Dallas' North Central Expressway. The Lamborghini Urus he was driving struck a retaining wall, triggering what police called a "chain reaction collision" that left five vehicles damaged. Police said Rice drove erratically at speeds nearing 120 mph before the wreck.
Five men, including Rice, left the scene on foot, leaving behind the Lamborghini and a Chevrolet Corvette that also belonged to the Chiefs receiver. They did not check on the occupants of the other vehicles, two of which were hospitalized. Two others were treated on scene for minor injuries.
Weeks later, Rice took responsibility for the collision after meeting with Dallas police. He then turned himself in after an arrest warrant charged him with one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injuries.
NFL Suspension
The NFL suspended Rice without pay for the first six games of the 2025 season after it determined he violated the league's personal conduct policy. While the league reportedly proposed a suspension of at least half the season, the NFL Players Association, along with Rice's attorney and agent, argued for a shorter punishment.