Rashee Rice played a key role for the Kansas City Chiefs in their season-opening win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night.

The SMU product contributed to Kansas City’s offensive success with seven pass catches and 103 receiving yards.

However, some may have wondered why Rice was even on the field when his offseason was so eventful off the field.

Rice turned himself in to authorities and was booked into a DeSoto jail in April, more than a week after he was involved in a high-speed, multi-vehicle crash on a Dallas freeway. Rice, 23, is charged with one count of accident causing serious bodily injury and six counts of accident causing personal injury, according to police. He is also charged with aggravated assault, the most serious charge related to the crash, according to attorneys not involved in the case.

He was also involved in an alleged incident with a photographer in May, also in Dallas. However, no charges are being filed against Rice.

The NFL has decided not to take any action against Rice so far because the league wants to fully resolve the legal dispute regarding the wide receiver before issuing any possible suspensions.

While he waits to see if he will face disciplinary action, Rice has attended all offseason workouts with the Chiefs. Commissioner Roger Goodell commented on the situation ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft and reiterated the league’s stance, saying the NFL will wait for the legal process to play out before making any decisions.

Rice was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2023 draft. Last season, he was one of the league’s most productive rookie receivers, catching 79 passes for 938 yards and seven touchdowns.

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