Rashee Rice’s crucial NFL hearing on September 30 expected to keep him in first four Kansas City Chiefs games

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Marquan Rice will have his NFL disciplinary hearing on September 30, 2025, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This means Rice will probably be able to play in the team’s first four games of the season before the league decides on any punishment.

The Chiefs start against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 5, then face the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens game will take place just two days before his scheduled hearing.

Rashee Rice’s NFL disciplinary hearing set for September 30 after Dallas crash

Since Rashee Rice's Lamborghini collided with another vehicle on March 30, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, his status has been unknown. According to police, Rice was driving at around 119 mph and racing a Corvette when both vehicles collided with other vehicles.

At least four individuals sustained injuries. According to investigators, the drivers departed without providing any details or help.

Rashee Rice turned himself in to Dallas police nine days afterwards. Among the eight counts he faced were aggravated assault and collision causing injury. In July 2025, a judge sentenced him to five years of probation and 30 days in prison. Court documents reveal Rice agreed to make over $115,000 to assist the victims with their medical expenses.

In a statement, Rice said: “I fully apologize for the harm I caused to innocent drivers and their families.” He also told reporters during training camp that he had “completely changed” since the crash.

Rashee Rice expected to play first four Kansas City Chiefs games before ruling

Rashee Rice is able to play in the first four games because the hearing is late in September. For Kansas City, which is changing its offence following picking Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, this could be very useful. Also Read: Travis Kelce’s Striking High-Priced Outfit Steals Spotlight As He Misses Kansas City Chiefs Preseason GameRashee Rice appeared in only four games last season before a knee injury cut his year short. He had two touchdowns, 288 yards and 24 catches. Chiefs supporters hope he can regain his form and assist the team to start robustly in 2025. Rashee Rice's absence could have consequences for the Chiefs later in the season should the NFL decide to suspend him following the hearing. For now, head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes will have him ready for the season opener in Brazil.