Chiefs get positive update on Rashee Rice's potential suspension

Nevertheless, as NFL insider Mike Florio notes, the Chiefs might be in a bit of a hurry to resolve this, as they don't want it to drag further into the season.

"An agreement as to a punishment under the Personal Conduct Policy can be reached at any time," wrote Florio. "If it doesn’t happen, the hearing will transpire. Depending on the time necessary for a final decision and any appeal, Rice could be available for roughly half of the season, before a suspension would commence."

This essentially means that if both parties can't reach a resolution soon, Rice could be suspended late into the season or even in the playoffs.

However, he likely won't face a lengthy suspension, and could be looking at a 4-6 game ban, based on prior similar incidents. 

Rice pleaded guilty to multiple felonies after his involvement in a multi-car crash in Texas in 2024. He then suffered a season-ending leg injury just four games into his second year in the league.

Rice is projected to be quarterback Patrick Mahomes' primary weapon in the passing game after his breakout rookie season. Second-year pro Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown will round out the receiving room.