Over a year after Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Dallas, a sentence and potential NFL punishment appear imminent.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday that Rice had been sentenced by a Dallas County judge for his role in a multi-car crash back in March of 2024. Rice, who was confirmed to be driving the Lamborghini that caused a "chain-reaction collision" in Dallas, was released on bail in April 2024 after turning himself in to police.
With a judge ruling on Rice's sentence, the NFL will now have more clarity on its own disiplinary process for the wide receiver, who wound up appearing in just four games for Kansas City last season due to injury.
Here's what to know about Rice's sentence, a potential suspension from the NFL and further details from his 2024 hit-and-run incident.
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Rashee Rice car crash, explained
After winning a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in his rookie season in February 2024, around one month later, Rice was confirmed to be the driver of a Lamborghini Urus that caused a multi-car accident in Dallas on March 30, 2024.
Four other vehicles were damaged in the accident, which also involved a Corvette that Rice was leasing, and video that was released showed occupants of the vehicles leaving the scene on foot after the crash.
Two other people involved in the crash had to be transported to the hospital for their injuries. Police reports also showed that the Lamborghini had nearly 11 grams of marijuana in it.
On April 10, 2024, police issued an arrest warrant for Rice and announced that he had been charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injuries. The driver of the Corvette was also identified and faced the same charges.
Rice turned himself into police the next day and was released on bail. Up until July of 2025, there was no official sentence for Rice's involvement in the crash. He began the 2024 season with the Chiefs, but wound up playing just four games before a knee injury ended his season early.
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Rashee Rice sentence
Schefter reported Thursday that Rice had been sentenced by a Dallas County judge to five years probation and 30 days of jail time, which could be served at any point during those five years, for his role in the 2024 hit-and-run incident.
Rice, 25, would be under probation until he's 30 years old. His lawyer, Royce West, released a statement on Rice's behalf on Thursday, per Jesse Newell:
"Last March, I was involved in a high-speed accident in Dallas. There have been a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damage that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole. I urge everyone to mind the speed limit, drive safe and drive smart," Rice's statement read. "Last and certainly not least, I am profoundly sorry for the physical damages to person and property. I fully apologize for the harm I caused to innocent drivers and their families."
Will Rashee Rice be suspended by the NFL?
The looming question in the news of Rice's sentencing will be how the NFL chooses to respond to the situation. Schefter reported that the league "can expedite its disciplinary process," with Rice now sentenced, and he is likely to face a "multi-game suspension."
Schefter also added that Rice is likely to serve said suspension during the upcoming 2025 season. In a statement to ESPN, NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy said the league has "been closely monitoring all developments in the matter, which remains under review.”
ChiefsDigest's Matt Derrick also reported that sources in the Chiefs organization said they believe Rice will get a suspension between two and four games.
The league's disciplinary process usually begins with criminal charges being sentenced, like in Rice's case. After the NFL decides on its punishment for the player, they can choose to appeal it, and depending on the results of that appeal process, they will serve any suspensions or pay any fines.