Rashee Rice’s Reality Check | NFL News

Rashee Rice’s tough summer hit hard — serving 30 days in jail after violating probation for a substance found in cannabis, stemming from a prior guilty plea over a 2024 highway car racing incident. Released June 16, he called it a “reality check.” The stint sidelined him from OTAs and minicamp, and cut off his rehab access post-knee surgery. Mentally taxing but resilient, he stayed connected with teammates and even watched comedy shows to keep spirits up. A second-round rookie in his final year of contract, Rice knows this season is pivotal for his future earnings — compounded by past suspensions, restitution payments, and a civil assault lawsuit (no criminal charges or NFL violation). Yet he’s laser-focused on the team, rejoining full drills and becoming Mahomes’ favorite target again. With a positive attitude, strong support system, and relentless drive, Rice says he’s 100% committed to proving himself on the field this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8f3ddc591504881