History of Rashee Rice in Timeline

Rashee Rice is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He played college football at Southern Methodist University. Drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Rice won Super Bowl LVIII in his rookie season. Notably, Rice established a new NFL record for the most postseason receptions by a rookie, with 26 catches during the Chiefs' 2023-24 Super Bowl-winning playoff run, exceeding the previous record of 25 held by Ja'Marr Chase.

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March 30, 2024: Rice Involved in Hit-and-Run Crash

On March 30, 2024, Rashee Rice was driving a Lamborghini Urus in Dallas and was involved in a high-speed hit-and-run crash along with a Chevrolet Corvette he was leasing. The crash, which involved four other vehicles, resulted in injuries to multiple people. Rice and the other occupants of the vehicles left the scene without checking on the injured.

May 7, 2024: Rice Under Investigation for Alleged Assault

On May 7, 2024, Dallas police began investigating Rashee Rice for allegedly punching a photographer at a club in downtown Dallas. Rice was not arrested, and the victim later declined to press charges.

October 3, 2024: Rice Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 3, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs placed Rashee Rice on injured reserve after he sustained a knee injury in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The injury occurred when Quarterback Patrick Mahomes collided with him.

July 17, 2025: Rice Pleads Guilty in Car Crash Case

On July 17, 2025, Rashee Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felonies as part of a plea bargain stemming from the Dallas car crash. He was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days of jail time, and ordered to pay $115,481.91 to the victims for medical expenses.

August 27, 2025: Rice Suspended by NFL

On August 27, 2025, the NFL announced that Rashee Rice would be suspended for the first six games of the 2025 season due to his criminal convictions. This suspension was decided after negotiations between Rice, the NFL Players Association, and the NFL itself.