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“But at this moment KC doesn’t exactly know the number of games,” Palmer added. This has been the expectation all along since Rice surrendered to Texas police, but there seems to be a wide range of potential outcomes as to the number of games. Receiver was a Chiefs need even before Rice’s legal woes, and it would be unsurprising to see KC select a wideout at No. 32 in Thursday evening’s first night of the draft.

Veach’s comment suggests Rashee Rice could be facing a lengthy suspension for allegedly causing a six-car crash while racing his Lamborghini with another driver in March. Toney, a healthy scratch during Kansas City’s Super Bowl run last year, has been working with Patrick Mahomes in Texas this offseason along with other Chiefs pass catchers. “It doesn’t do anyone any good unless you stay healthy. But the kid has always worked hard here for us and I know he’s been down there with Pat and I think it’s a matter of him staying healthy and I think if he can do that, he can really do a lot of great things in this offense,” Veach said. Toney, 25, has been listed on the injury report in 19 of his 21 games as a Chief. Constant nagging injuries have severely limited his availability, and even when he has been healthy, the team has used him as a rotational player. Toney could default into a solid early-season role if Rice is suspended for multiple games though.

Rice is facing eight charges, including two felonies, after causing a six-car crash while racing his Lamborghini with another driver. He fled the scene after the accident. An arrest warrant was later issued for Rice. He turned himself in and posted bond shortly after. The legal process is slow and the NFL has to go through its own procedures before handing out a suspension, so it’s unclear if Rice will be suspended this year or in 2025 because of the incident. As Schefter noted, the uncertainty around his situation makes the Chiefs an obvious candidate to draft a wide receiver. They currently hold the last pick of the first round.

Rice is in the midst of a well-documented reckless driving case and faces up to eight felony charges related to a collision in a street race. Reid said he has spoken to Rice and said when questioned about Rice, “I’m leaving that, like we’ve done most of these, for the law enforcement part to take place, and then we will go from there with that.” We still have a long way to go before we know where things stand for Rice as far as 2024 availability is concerned.

Rice faces up to eight felony charges related to a collision in a street race. Rice was seen leaving the scene of the crash, though he has not yet been charged with leaving the site of the collision. Both cars racing in Dallas belonged to Rice, 25, entering his second NFL season with the Chiefs in 2024. Rice could face discipline from the Chiefs and the NFL in the coming months, and could conceivably miss some regular season action.

Rice faces six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and one count of aggravated assault from the arrest warrant. He previously admitted to driving the Lamborghini involved in the multi-vehicle crash that took place on March 30th in Dallas. Now that the arrest warrant has been issued for Rice, he will have a day to turn himself into the police. The 23-year-old Chiefs receiver could also see an NFL suspension, though the specifics may not be determined until after the matter has been resolved legally.

Rice has been fully cooperating with authorities since turning himself in after being wanted in connection with the hit-and-run accident. The accident reportedly left four people with minor injuries, but we are still at the beginning stages of this legal issue. Rice admitting to being the driver of one of the vehicles could lead to a suspension this upcoming season, but the league will probably put off handing down any kind of punishment until the matter has been resolved.

Rice’s lawyer released a statement on Monday regarding the six-car pileup over the weekend, saying “On behalf of Rashee Rice, his thoughts are with everyone impacted by the automobile accident on Saturday. Rashee is cooperating with local authorities and will take all necessary steps to address this situation responsibly.” That doesn’t necessarily remove any wrongdoing from the situation, particularly considering the vague wording of the statement. Even so, it now appears as if Rice contacted the Dallas Police after he was wanted in connection with the major car accident Saturday evening. Dash cam footage was released Sunday showing a Corvette and Lamborghini racing on the highway, with the latter losing control, hitting the median, and causing the incident. More to come from the newest car-involved saga.

“A vehicle believed to be registered or leased to Rice was involved in a crash on North Central Expressway at about 6:20 p.m.,” officials told the paper. Follow-up reports have specified Rice is believed to have been involved in a street race that resulted in a six-car pileup. Not good. He has apparently yet to be found as of Sunday morning. Rice will undoubtedly link up with officials Easter Sunday, but that could be just the beginning of his troubles in the matter. Stay tuned.

Rice’s long gain went for only 13 yards, but he had a few critical chain-movers. The Chiefs’ Skyy Moore do-over pick in the second round, Rice had nearly equaled Moore’s rookie receiving total by Week 6 and proceeded to blow it away down the stretch. Second in first-year receiving only to the incomparable Puka Nacua, Rice relied on screens and his YAC ability as he placed 19th in total receiving from Week 6 forward. He was seventh if you narrow that to Week 12 onward despite resting in Week 18. Rice’s average depth of target was absurdly low, but the fact he was able to command such a large role as a rookie is an excellent sign moving forward. Already heading into his age-24 campaign, Rice might not be as projectable as some young wideouts, but then again, most young wideouts aren’t catching passes from Patrick Mahomes.