Rice set to play first four games during nfl hearing

Rashee Rice will likely be allowed to play the Chiefs’ opening games while his NFL disciplinary hearing unfolds.

Rashee Rice set to play first four games as NFL hearing proceeds

Rashee Rice is scheduled for an NFL disciplinary hearing on September 30, which could let him participate in the Chiefs’ first four games of the season. A league source confirmed the hearing will be before Sue L. Robinson, the jointly appointed disciplinary officer for the NFL and the NFLPA. The Chiefs’ schedule features an opener in Sao Paulo against the Chargers, followed by a home game with the Eagles, a Sunday night clash with the Giants, and a home date with the Ravens.

Rice faces a potential suspension under the league’s personal conduct policy after a March 2024 Dallas crash in which he drove a Lamborghini at high speed and fled the scene. He was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to two third‑degree felonies, with restitution to victims totaling about $115,482. The NFL typically waits for legal matters to resolve before acting, so the coming ruling could set a precedent for how quickly players are penalized after court outcomes. The civil settlement of about $1 million remains unresolved according to a victim’s attorney, adding another layer to the case’s financial and reputational stakes.

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The months ahead will reveal how much weight the league gives to justice, rehabilitation, and fans alike.