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Patrick Mahomes’ 3-Peat Dream Gets a Boost as Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Reveals Major Details on Rashee Rice’s ‘Possible Suspension’
Rashee Rice will play his second year in the NFL. However, there is no certainty that the league committee will allow him to start for the Kansas City Chiefs.
![Rashee Rice [Credit - Instagram@doub11e_r]](https://www.pinkvilla.com/images/2024-07/296908417_rashee-rice-credit-instagramdoub11e_r.jpg "Rashee Rice [Credit - Instagram@doub11e_r]")
As the Kansas City Chiefs begin training camp, the main source of worry is the future of wide receiver Rashee Rice. The player's probable suspension looms big, albeit the time and duration are uncertain.
Clark Hunt, the Chiefs' owner, stated that there had been no negotiations with the NFL about Rice's potential penalty, according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. This lack of clarification raises the issue of whether Rice will be suspended this season or the club will be without him at important times, such as the playoffs.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that the league will wait until the legal process is completed before deciding on suspensions. This procedure might last long into the season, which raises problems for the Chiefs.
A mid-season ban for Rice may be very devastating. If the NFL imposed a punishment early in the season, the team might adjust and plan for his return later. However, a ban issued in Week 10 or later might jeopardize the team's momentum during a critical stretch of the schedule. It is also likely that any ban will be postponed until the next season, although no final decisions have been made.
Rashee Rice is participating in preseason camp
Rice is currently actively engaging in training camp, and the Chiefs expect him to be available for the full season.
Given Rice's major contribution in his debut year, the team's hopes for a third straight Super Bowl victory are on the line.
Until the NFL explains Rice's situation, the ambiguity will overwhelm the joy of the camp's early days.
Also Read: Insider Forecast Timing of Chiefs WR Rashee Rice’s Suspension Outcome
Why is Rashee Rice facing a suspension?
As is typically the case with athletes, having too much free time is seldom a good thing. Rashee Rice was involved in a multi-car accident this offseason and is facing eight counts. He is also a suspect in an incident that took place at a Dallas nightclub in May. Last month, ESPN NFL source Jeremy Fowler said that Rice might face a multi-game ban under NFL policy.
"This is a lengthy legal process, which means he could start the season, play games, or even finish the year because the league likes to see the full scope of things before deciding on the suspension," Fowler told the sports channel.
He highlighted Alvin Kamara's case, in which he played the full season before being suspended the next year.
"Rice was an active participant in the Chiefs' offseason workouts. It provided him a safe haven amidst his off-field issues. He was considered a consummate teammate during this period, and now the Chiefs await the NFL's decision."
Rice, who played at SMU before being picked by the Chiefs in the second round of last year's NFL Draft, had an impressive rookie season. He played 16 regular-season games, catching 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns.
In four postseason games, he accumulated 26 catches for 262 yards and one score, setting a playoff rookie record. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remarked on Rice's condition in May, implying that the squad will try to unite behind the troubled youth.
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