Overview
- Kansas City removed Rice from the suspension list after Week 6, making him eligible to practice and play Sunday when the 3-3 Chiefs host the 2-4 Raiders.
- To clear a roster spot, the Chiefs waived wide receiver Jason Brownlee, signaling plans to integrate Rice immediately.
- Rice pleaded guilty in July to two third-degree felonies tied to a 2024 multi-car crash in Dallas and received deferred adjudication with a 30-day jail term and probation, with dismissal possible upon compliance.
- The 25-year-old has not played since a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 of 2024, following a 2023 rookie season with 79 catches for 938 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce expressed enthusiasm for Rice’s return, and Andy Reid said the receiver has kept in shape as the offense prepares to deploy Rice alongside Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy for the first time this season.