Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is actively participating in the team’s voluntary offseason program, which is currently being held virtually until practice begins on May 20th. In addition to this, Rice has reunited with quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Texas to continue working together.
During Phase One of the team’s offseason program, Mahomes arranges on-field practices three times a week for the players before they meet with their position coaches. Rice’s status with the team was uncertain until coach Andy Reid addressed the local media on Monday. Currently, Rice is facing eight felony charges after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas last month, where he lost control of a Lamborghini while driving at 119 mph. Two victims in the crash have filed a civil suit against Rice and another individual involved in the incident.
Despite the legal challenges, Rice has shown promise on the field, leading the team’s wide receivers with impressive stats last season as a rookie. The Chiefs are hopeful that he will continue to excel and potentially start opposite Hollywood Brown in the upcoming season. Coach Reid mentioned that they will wait for the law enforcement process to take its course before making any decisions about Rice’s future with the team. He also stated that he had a conversation with Rice, emphasizing the importance of learning from his actions for his future growth as both an athlete and person.