NFL star Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, is currently in jail due to a violation of his probation terms.
The Texas State Attorney’s Office confirmed the development, as reported by various U.S. media outlets. Rice tested positive for cannabis, resulting in a 30-day incarceration period. His release date is set for June 16, which means he will miss crucial training sessions and his team’s mandatory minicamp.
The 26-year-old athlete was previously sentenced to 30 days of probation in March 2024 after causing a multi-vehicle accident on a Dallas highway while traveling at nearly 200 km/h. The incident left several individuals injured, and Rice was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident. His current drug use has now breached the conditions of that probation.
Rice, who later apologized and pleaded guilty to two charges related to the accident, had already been suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the past season due to the incident.
Previous Allegations by Former Partner
In February, Rice was also accused by his former partner, Dacoda Jones. She alleges that the 2024 Super Bowl winner physically assaulted her multiple times between 2023 and 2025, including during her pregnancy.
Jones has filed a civil lawsuit seeking over one million US dollars in damages for «severe and permanent injuries.» Rice has denied these allegations.
English Translation:
After a violation of his probation conditions, football star Rashee Rice of the NFL team Kansas City Chiefs is in jail.
The Texas State Attorney’s Office announced this, according to various US media. The wide receiver tested positive for cannabis and must therefore remain behind bars for 30 days. As Rice will only be released on June 16, he will miss training sessions and his club’s mandatory minicamp.
In March 2024, the 26-year-old caused a mass accident on a highway in Dallas; he was traveling at nearly 200 km/h. Several people were injured, Rice committed a hit-and-run, and was sentenced to 30 days of probation. He has now violated this by using drugs.
Rice, who later apologized and pleaded guilty to two charges, had been suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the past season due to the incident.
NFL Star Rashee Rice Had Been Reported by Former Partner
In February, Rice was reported by his former partner Dacoda Jones. She accuses the 2024 Super Bowl winner of physically assaulting her multiple times between 2023 and 2025, including during her pregnancy.
In a civil lawsuit, she is seeking more than one million US dollars in damages for «severe and permanent injuries.» Rice denies the allegations.