The Kansas City Chiefs are bracing themselves for a major Rashee Rice suspension, at least according to one report.
In a recent appearance on Steve Smith Sr.’s YouTube podcast, NFL reporter James Palmer suggested that the Chiefs are fully expecting Rice to be suspended for his role in a March 30 car crash. Palmer said the Chiefs are bracing for Rice to miss “half the season, at least.”
James Palmer letting this one fly on Steve Smith’s Agent 89 Breakdown Show..
Rashee Rice *IS GONNA* be suspended and that they’re [Chiefs] *EXPECTING HALF A SEASON AT LEAST* 🫣🫣 pic.twitter.com/UTdtRdumP1
— Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) May 1, 2024
Previous reports suggested the Chiefs were expecting a multi-game suspension, but that easily could have meant four-to-six games. This makes it sound like Rice could miss closer to eight-to-ten weeks.
Rice is facing multiple felony charges over his role in a high-speed car crash on March 30. He is also facing civil lawsuits from at least two accident victims as a result of the crash.
From a football standpoint, the Chiefs will have some work to do covering for Rice if he misses a lengthy period of time. As a rookie, the wide receiver caught 79 passes for 938 yards and seven touchdowns during the regular season.
