In Week 7 of the 2025 season, Rashee Rice will be making his anticipated return, playing his first game since Week 4 of 2024.
Along with recovering from a knee injury, Rice is serving a six-game suspension to open up the 2025 season in relation to a hit-and-run crash that happened in March 2024.
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Here is what to know about Rice's suspension that kept him on the sidelines to open up 2025.
Why is Rashee Rice suspended?
Rice was suspended for his role in a high-speed car crash that occurred in late March 2024.
The Chiefs wide receiver was identified as the driver of a Lamborghini Urus that caused a six-car accident in Dallas on March 30, 2024. Rice was driving 119 mph, and four other vehicles were damaged, including a Corvette he was leasing.
Dashcam footage of the incident shows occupants of the vehicles leaving the scene on foot. On April 10, 2024, police issued an arrest warrant for Rice, announcing 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.
Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges and, in July 2025, was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days in jail.
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On Aug. 27, 2025, the NFL announced a six-game suspension for Rice for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Rice was able to return to the Chiefs facility on Sept. 22.
Did Rashee Rice kill anyone in car crash?
No, Rice did not kill anyone in the March 2024 crash, though several people were injured. His criminal charges stem from the injuries sustained by others involved. In July 2025, an attorney for one of the victims said Rice had not yet repaid $1 million as part of a civil settlement.
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When will Rashee Rice return?
Rice is eligible for reinstatement from his suspension in Week 7, when the Chiefs host the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Here is a look at the games Rice missed and his scheduled return:
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result |
| 1 | Sept. 5 | at Chargers (in Brazil) | L, 27-21 |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | vs. Eagles | L, 20-17 |
| 3 | Sept. 21 | at Gianrs | W, 22-9 |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | vs. Ravens | W, 37-20 |
| 5 | Oct. 6 | at Jaguars | L, 31-28 |
| 6 | Oct. 12 | vs. Chiefs | |
| 7 | Oct. 19 | vs. Raiders |
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