Amid a troubled offseason, receiver Rashee Rice reported to the Kansas City Chiefs’ organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday, according to media reports.
The second-year receiver has made several headlines off the field over the past two months for incidents unrelated to football, including his involvement in a multi-car accident while racing a Lamborghini in northeast Dallas. Rice is currently facing eight charges stemming from the crash and a $1 million lawsuit from two people injured in the accident. An NFL suspension is likely on the horizon.
In addition, Rice was suspected of assaulting a photographer at a Dallas nightclub earlier this month. Dallas police confirmed Tuesday that the man has signed “a non-prosecution affidavit” and will no longer pursue charges.
However, according to WFAA, police are still investigating the incident.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero was the first to report the news.
The 24-year-old Rice participated remotely in offseason activities with the Chiefs earlier this year, according to head coach Andy Reid. At the time, shortly after the crash, the team’s position was to let the legal process play itself out before making a decision on Rice’s status.
The Chiefs made two notable additions at receiver this offseason, signing free agent Marquise Brown and selecting Texas speedster Xavier Worthy with their first-round draft pick. The team is looking to strengthen Patrick Mahomes’ position, especially since Rice is expected to receive a significant suspension.
Rice was Kansas City’s second-round pick (No. 55 overall) out of SMU last year. During the regular season, he caught 79 passes for 938 yards and seven touchdowns. He set a record for rookie receivers with 26 postseason receptions as the Chiefs won a second straight Super Bowl championship.
