An NFL spokesman just gave a new update on Rashee RiceStatus before the start of the regular season. Brian McCarthy said in a recent conference call that the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver is not expected to be placed on the Commissioner Exempt List despite his arrest in April.
“We don't anticipate him being stripped of the commissioner's exemption unless there is a material change in the case,” McCarthy said, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport also mentioned that Rice will still be eligible to play at the start of the season because the legal situation is still pending.
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Rice faces eight felony counts after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Dallas. The 24-year-old was driving a Lamborghini Urus and was racing a driver in a Chevrolet Corvette. Four other vehicles were damaged in the crash after the Lamborghini crashed into a retaining wall. Video showed five men getting out of the Urus and Corvette and leaving the scene.
On April 11, Rice turned himself in to police and was briefly detained before being released on bail later that day. Before his arrest, Rice released a statement about the incident.
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“Today I met with investigators from the Dallas PD regarding Saturday’s accident,” Rice said published“I take full responsibility for my part in this matter and will continue to cooperate with the relevant authorities. I sincerely apologize to everyone affected by Saturday's accident.”
Rice participated in all offseason activities and training camp. For the 2024 season, the former SMU star is listed as a starting wide receiver at Hollywood BrownSelected in the second round of the 2023 draft, Rice caught 79 passes for 938 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 regular-season games during his rookie season, and also helped the Chiefs win their second consecutive Super Bowl.
“He's super talented,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy told reporters during Super Bowl week in February, according to NFL.com. “So much so that we're now planning plays to get him the ball and see what he can do with it. If personnel can get a guy like that, let the coaches have him and then watch him develop and grow quickly, it's a win-win for everyone.”
