Rashee Rice running with footballRashee Rice (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been having a positive offseason on the field, having impressed during the team’s activities ahead of training camp.

However, things aren’t as great off it.

The wideout has found himself in serious trouble with the law, which could cost him a chunk of playing time next season. He is expected to be suspended for his part in an accident he caused in Dallas earlier this year.

Rice and his pals were apparently racing when they caused a pileup involving multiple vehicles. To make things worse, they left their cars and fled the scene, prompting a search by law enforcement.

 

Rashee Rice Could Get Hit With A Significant Suspension

The Chiefs’ most productive wide receiver last season, the team would hope to have Rice at his best if they are to challenge for a third-straight Super Bowl win. According to a rumor shared by the NFL Notifications account on X/Twitter, they might not have him available for much of the campaign, as he could miss 12 games.

 

“The initial rumblings around the league are that #Chiefs WR Rashee Rice could be looking at a 12 game suspension for his role in the accident he caused earlier this offseason,” a tweet from said account reads.

If that were to happen, Rashee Rice would only be available for five games next season, and the Chiefs could be worse off for it.

Still, Travis Kelce would be available as long as he’s healthy. The AFC outfit has also acquired top receiving potential in Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, having also drafted speedy wideout Xavier Worthy after he blew folks away at the combine.

Of course, the above should be treated as a rumor for now, but Rice’s legal troubles are very likely to earn him a ban from the league. It’s just a matter of how many games.

Pittsburgh Steelers Star Suspended For The First Eight Games Of The 2024 Season

Pittsburgh Steelers helmet shown on field.Pittsburgh Steelers helmet (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their defensive starters for the first eight games of the upcoming 2024 season.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton for the first eight games of 2024 for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. He will be eligible to return for their Week 10 road game against the Washington Commanders that falls after their bye week.

Sutton was charged with domestic battery against his girlfriend back in March, leading to his release from the Detroit Lions. Sutton evaded authorities for three weeks before turning himself in.

After spending his first six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sutton signed a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions in 2023 free agency worth $33 million. Sutton had one interception, six pass breakups and one forced fumble as the Lions went on to reach their first NFC title game in 32 years.