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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Ordered to Jail for Marijuana Probation Violation

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice must serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana, violating his probation from a 2024 Dallas highway crash. Rice was sentenced as part of a plea agreement that included five years of deferred probation for his role in a collision that injured multiple people.

The original incident occurred on March 30, 2024, when Rice was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at 119mph and made aggressive maneuvers around traffic before striking other vehicles. Prosecutors noted Rice fled on foot and failed to check on the welfare of other drivers involved. He previously served a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Rice is scheduled for release on June 16, which coincides with NFL offseason activities. This timing could impact his participation in organized team activities and minicamp this spring. The 26-year-old contributed to Kansas City's Super Bowl victory in 2023 but now faces uncertainty about his role heading into next season.

The Chiefs declined to comment on the matter, leaving questions about how the organization will handle Rice's future with the team. His legal troubles have created additional challenges beyond the field, potentially affecting his standing in Kansas City's receiving corps.