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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice To Undergo Arthroscopic Procedure; Outcome Will Impact Team’s Trade Outlook

October 6th, 2024 at 8:28am CST by Rory Parks

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is presently on injured reserve with a possible but unconfirmed ACL tear, will undergo an arthroscopic procedure this week to determine the extent of the damage, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, the Cowboys’ team doctor.

At this point, there are still a number of possible outcomes: damage to just the supporting ligaments in the knee, which would not require a surgery (a best-scenario in which Rice would miss four to six weeks); a torn PCL and LCL but no ACL damage (which would nonetheless force him to miss four to six months); or damage to the ACL that is significant enough to warrant an operation (which comes with a nine-month recovery timeframe). Per Rapoport, the chances that the testing will show that Rice’s knee is strong enough to return to the field in 2024 are slim, but Kansas City is obviously still hopeful.

In keeping with a different Rapoport story from last week and his report on the above-referenced knee scope, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com expects the Chiefs to explore a trade for a receiver in advance of the November 5 deadline if Rice is indeed forced to miss the remainder of the season. We heard several days ago that Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is drawing trade interest, and both Rapoport and Schefter name the three-time First Team All-Pro as a target if Tennessee decides to sell.

The Raiders’ Davante Adams is presently the big fish in the pool of WR trade candidates, although neither Rapoport nor Schefter see Las Vegas and Kansas City pulling off an intra-division deal of this magnitude. However, the Jets are one of the frontrunners for Adams, and if they pull off a deal for his services, Schefter believes they may be amenable to moving one of their other wideouts in a separate trade. Speculatively, Mike Williams is a player the Chiefs might target in such a scenario.

The Chiefs have a Week 6 bye and will use it to assess their WR situation, as Rapoport details. He and Schefter disagree about how much available cap space Kansas City has at the moment – Rapoport says $15MM, while Schefter says $5MM – but in any event, Rapoport notes that the club wants to roll over as many cap dollars as possible into 2025 to facilitate second contracts for players like Trent McDuffie, Trey Smith, and George Karlaftis. While that will likely not dissuade the Chiefs from swinging a trade that would help secure another championship, it will at least factor into their decision-making.

In addition to the impact it will have on the trade deadline landscape, the upcoming arthroscopic procedure could play a role in the suspension that Rice is expected to receive for his offseason legal trouble. A recent report suggested that Rice is aiming to serve his suspension this season, because if he is going to be unavailable anyway due to injury, then it certainly makes sense for him and the team to get it over with. Of course, such an outcome would not sit well with the rest of the league.

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Aiming To Serve Suspension This Season?

October 4th, 2024 at 10:15pm CST by Sam Robinson

After Andy Reid told CBS’ Tracy Wolfson that Rashee Rice‘s injury did not look good at halftime of the team’s Week 4 Chargers matchup, a report indicating the Chiefs feared a torn ACL emerged. Rice is now on IR, but no confirmation of a tear has surfaced.

Such silence is being categorized as Rice seeking a second opinion on his injured knee, but multiple other motivations could be in play here. The Chiefs could be holding off on Rice needing a season-ending surgery due to potential price increases from trade sellers, as the defending champs are expected to be in the market for help. Another reason for keeping Rice’s injury in-house could pertain to his off-field trouble.

[RELATED: Chiefs Considering Wide Receiver Acquisition]

Rice’s camp and the team may also have an interest in protecting his injury information, as Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio offers that the second-year wide receiver is aiming to resolve his personal conduct matter this year rather than drag out the process. Cynically, this would be an attempt to have Rice serve his punishment in 2024 — while he will be, in all likelihood, physically unable to play.

The wide receiver is facing eight felony charges in connection with a March hit-and-run incident, a six-car accident in Dallas that has drawn at least one civil suit against the SMU alum. Rice also punched a photographer in the face at a nightclub soon after. The photographer labeled it a misunderstanding and did not file charges. However, an NFL investigation into Rice also may include an incident while the receiver was still at SMU. Rice or a member of his party fired gunshots into the empty vehicle belonging to a Mustangs basketball player.

For an investigation covering all this to be completed in time for Rice to serve his entire suspension, one that will likely span four to six games, this season would be ambitious. This renewed effort on the wideout’s part also comes not long after a report indicated he was not expected to be suspended this season. The league reversing course now would probably not go over well with other teams, particularly ones who have seen key players taken off the field due to personal conduct policy suspensions. The Chiefs have developed an earned reputation for taking chances on character risks, with Rice being the AFC powerhouse’s latest major development on this front. But they have reaped rewards from the strategy, as players like Tyreek Hill, Frank Clark and Charles Omenihu accompany Rice in having contributed to Super Bowl-winning teams, doing so after Kareem Hunt won a rushing title.

Rice would obviously benefit from serving a ban this season, and Florio adds a settlement with Dallas prosecutors would be a way to expedite the process. A previous report indicated no Rice trial would occur before December, giving the talented pass catcher a runway to play this season.

The 2023 second-round pick was off to a strong start, operating as Kansas City’s clear-cut top pass catcher — despite the presence of future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce — in his three healthy games. Rice’s rookie deal runs through 2026, but if his expected suspension begins in Week 1 of next year, his second and third NFL seasons will feature extended absences. A smoother path to a big-ticket extension would naturally emerge if Rice is eligible to play the entire 2025 season.

The Chiefs are likely to augment their receiving situation soon, though it will also be interesting to see which teams are willing to deal with a franchise gunning for its third straight Super Bowl title. Clubs who are will probably operate under the assumption Rice is indeed out for the season, factoring that into their asking prices. A course reversal regarding when Rice and the Chiefs want this suspension to occur will have no bearing on how sellers handle trade negotiations.

WR Christian Kirk Drawing Trade Interest; Jaguars Not Planning To Be Sellers?

October 4th, 2024 at 10:09pm CST by Adam La Rose

A high-profile receiver trade is expected to take place relatively soon with Davante Adams known to be available. He may not be the only veteran pass-catcher who changes teams before the trade deadline, though.

The Jaguars are receiving interest on Christian Kirk, Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post details. That comes as no surprise given the team’s 0-4 record to start the year. Questions loom over the job security of head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke, and more losses over the coming weeks could lead to the team adopting a seller’s standpoint.

For now, however, La Canfora adds Jacksonville has rebuffed trade interest for veteran players. The team is looking to retain a number of core players in the hopes of rebounding during the immediate future. If one or both of Pederson and Baalke were to be let go, though, Kirk could become a more feasible trade target for contending teams. The 27-year-old has already been floated as a candidate to be moved before the November 5 deadline, with the Chiefs and Steelers representing potential destinations.

“They’re going to add a receiver before the deadline, for sure,” one general manager told La Canfora when speaking about the Chiefs. “I think it’s going to be Christian Kirk. He just looks like an Andy Reid receiver. He really fits what they do.”

With Marquise Brown out until at least the playoffs and Rashee Rice dealing with what may be an ACL tear, receiver is an obvious position for Kansas City to target in the event a midseason move is made. Pulling off a deal with the division-rival Raiders for Adams (whose preference is the Jets) would be challenging for the Chiefs. Kirk is among the other options who could make a notable impact down the stretch and through the playoffs if he were to be added to the fold, however.

The former Cardinals second-rounder took a free agent deal with Jacksonville in 2022. The terms of that four-year, $72MM pact came as a surprise to many at the time, but the top of the receiver market has since seen multiple surges in value. Kirk delivered a strong debut Jags campaign, totaling career highs in catches (84), yards (1,108) and touchdowns (eight). He was limited to 12 games last season, but be still remained a high-end option in the passing game by averaging 13.8 yards per catch.

The 2024 campaign saw Kirk record only one reception in each of the first two contests; the Texas A&M product has made 15 catches since then. Unlike a number of other players who could be on the move shortly, Kirk’s deal runs through 2025. None of his base salary ($15.5MM) for next year is guaranteed, however, so a new arrangement could be made shortly after arrival with an acquiring team.

Suitors would take on a prorated portion of Kirk’s $14.5MM salary for this season in a deal. That figure could become manageable closer to the deadline in particular, but it remains to be seen if the Jaguars will authorize deals sending him and other veterans elsewhere over the coming weeks.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/4/24

October 4th, 2024 at 7:09pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s minor moves in the NFL:

Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Rams

Miami Dolphins

New Orleans Saints

The Rams get Murchison back in his third season with the team. The veteran defensive tackle was placed on injured reserve before final roster cuts, but thanks to the NFL’s new return designation rules, Murchison is not forced to miss the entire season. Los Angeles designated him to return when placing him on IR in August, and after opening his practice window on Wednesday, he’ll have the opportunity to debut in Week 5.

Boyle found his way to Miami’s practice squad just before the season began after spending most of his offseason in Houston. Following another concussion for starting passer Tua Tagovailoa, Boyle was called up to serve as an emergency quarterback behind Skyler Thompson and Mike White. With the arrival of Tyler Huntley from Baltimore, as well, the room became too crowded, and it appears that Boyle will be the odd man out.

Perry is being waived shortly into his second year with the Saints. The former sixth-round pick out of Wake Forest only caught 12 passes as a rookie in 10 games last year, but at 6-foot-5, he proved productive with the long ball and in the red zone, averaging 20.5 yards per reception and catching four touchdowns.

Davante Adams Aiming For Jets Trade; Raiders To Accept Highest Offer

October 3rd, 2024 at 10:13pm CST by Adam La Rose

Davante Adams is unlikely to play in Week 5, but the matter of his hamstring injury is a minor element to his ongoing storyline. The Raiders continue to have discussions tied to dealing the All-Pro wideout to a new team, although an expected suitor is in place as his target.

Adams wants to play with the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. That update comes as no surprise considering the mutual interest showed by both Adams and Aaron Rodgers to reunite in New York. The Jets are among the numerous teams which have inquired about a deal, and reporting from yesterday tapped them as the favorites to pull off a trade. Other suitors remain in the running, though.

Rapoport notes Adams has not insisted to the Raiders he will only go to New York, adding other teams appeal to him as well. The Saints, Steelers, Bills and Cowboys are teams which have had conversations about a deal, although Dallas is no longer believed to be interested in adding the 31-year-old. Rapoport lists the Ravens and 49ers as destinations Adams could be amenable to. San Francisco currently leads the league in cap space ($56.74MM), while Baltimore has just $4.31MM and would need to execute a number of maneuvers to made an Adams deal feasible.

Any acquiring team would take on a prorated portion of the Fresno State product’s $16.89MM base salary (along with $30K in weekly roster bonuses) to fit him into their 2024 cap structure. Two more years remain on Adams’ deal, but a restructure resulting in guaranteed money for 2025 and beyond along with a drop in cap hits is expected regardless of where he winds up. The Raiders could increase the value of draft pick compensation coming back in a trade by retaining some salary. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini names the Bills and Chiefs as suitors monitoring the market which could make a more notable push in the event Vegas were to absorb some of the outstanding compensation.

While it would certainly be notable if Kansas City – a team which could use an addition at the receiver spot – were to emerge as a legitimate contender for an intra-divisional deal, Rapoport reports the Raiders are prepared to take the highest offer they receive. That may still come from the Jets (who currently have $16.81MM in cap space), but stronger bids from Derek Carr‘s Saints or another team would complicate efforts on New York’s part to work out an agreement. The Raiders’ asking price reportedly starts with a second-round pick, but that would change if salary retention were to be brought into the equation.

Adams was sidelined for Week 4, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports he is not expected to play this week against the Broncos. Russini adds Adams could be back to full health in time for Week 6 if he does not encounter any setbacks. If the former second-rounder is at full strength before a trade is worked out, Rapoport notes Adams could continue playing for Vegas, something which appeared to be in store for the rest of the campaign until earlier this week.

Rapoport adds nothing is imminent on the trade front at this time. Given Adams’ openness to moving on and the Raiders’ willingness to seek out his market amongst interested parties, though, the possibility remains this situation will see a resolution before the November 5 trade deadline which results in a change of scenery. If the Raiders remain committed to taking the best offer on the table, it will be interesting to see how urgently the Jets pursue a deal.

Chiefs Place WR Rashee Rice On IR

October 3rd, 2024 at 3:35pm CST by Adam La Rose

It is not yet known if Rashee Rice will miss the remainder of the season, but he is in line for at least a short-term absence. The second-year wideout was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement.

That move comes as no surprise, and it guarantees at least a four-game spell on the sidelines. A torn ACL may have occurred in Week 4, something which would of course sideline Rice for the rest of the season. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed when speaking to the media today, however, that the team will wait for the swelling to subside before further testing takes place.

If those evaluations confirm a torn ACL, moving Rice to IR will prove to have been a simple formality. If a less serious injury is revealed, though, a return at some point during the campaign would be possible. At a minimum, today’s news ensures the 24-year-old will not be eligible to play until Week 9 at the earliest.

Rice’s injury came after the Chiefs had already lost Marquise Brown until no earlier than the postseason. As a result, Kansas City’s receiving corps is thin at the moment, leading many to label the team as a potential buyer ahead of the trade deadline. Good news on the Rice injury front could change any plans Kansas City has to make a midseason receiver addition, but it will still be interesting to see if one is pursued with at least a short-term absence in store.

Faced with a number of off-the-field issues this offseason, the SMU product is not expected to be suspended this season in connection with the hit-and-run incident he was involved in. Regardless of how his legal situation plays out, missed time on the field will be acutely felt. Rice had a strong rookie campaign and posted a 24-288-2 statline across his first three games in 2024. He will be expected to remain a key pass-catching option if he manages to return later this season.

If not, the Chiefs will rely on first-round rookie Xavier Worthy along with the likes of JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore, Justin Watson and Mecole Hardman at the receiver spot. That group could be joined by Rice down the road, but it remains to be seen if that will be the case.

Jets, Cowboys Inquire On Raiders’ Davante Adams; Bills, Saints, Steelers In Mix

October 2nd, 2024 at 10:02pm CST by Sam Robinson

Early in the Davante Adams market, the obvious trade suitor does look to be readying a pursuit. Linked to the wide receiver since acquiring Aaron Rodgers, the Jets are in on the disgruntled Raiders wide receiver.

They have reached out to the Raiders on Adams, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, who adds the Cowboys have done the same in what may be a drawn-out sweepstakes. Adams also would be interested in joining the Jets, as veteran NFL reporter Jordan Schultz indicates they are one of his preferred destinations.

Rodgers has been lobbying the Jets to make the move, per Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline, who indicates teams beyond New York and Dallas are expected to be part of this derby. It is not known how interested other teams are just yet, but Pauline notes the Bills, Saints and Steelers join the Jets in being the most interested parties presently.

Seeking a package worth a second-round pick and change, the Raiders are prepared to wait. While Adams wants out now and has been frustrated about his situation dating back to the Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo signing, the team has more than a month until this year’s trade deadline, which was moved back one week — to November 5 — via an offseason vote. It appears unlikely Adams will suit up before that point.

As the Raiders seek a second-rounder-headlined package, Pauline floats that a first-round choice being put on the table would move the deal across the goal line. Though, Adams is a high-priced player who will turn 32 before season’s end. Still, he probably will be the top wide receiver available ahead of this year’s deadline.

Despite looming as an obvious trade candidate dating back to last season, Adams had repeatedly indicated he did not want to be moved. That has since changed, with the situation escalating. Antonio Pierce liking an Instagram post about a potential Adams trade has apparently catalyzed these proceedings. Adams officially requested a trade Monday, per The Athletic’s Vic Tafur. Pierce is set to address this situation later today, but Schultz adds Adams’ camp approached the Raiders about a potential trade last season but stopped short of an official request. Adams played out the season, but the Raiders have drifted further away from the championship radar, which Pauline notes is a lead factor in the WR wanting out.

Adams has appeared out of place in Las Vegas, with the team’s decision to jettison Derek Carr one season into the wide receiver’s tenure planting seeds for this relationship’s deterioration. After spending his entire Green Bay career with Rodgers, Adams has seen the Raiders cycle through a few QBs. The Garoppolo fit, as Netflix’s Receiver showed, proved the most problematic. But the Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew stopgaps — as a Pierce-driven effort to trade up for Jayden Daniels did not come close to fruition — leave the 11th-year wideout in limbo. Teams have undoubtedly observed this as well, and this trade request will ignite one of the most interesting trade races in recent memory.

As the Bills, Saints, Steelers and Cowboys loom as well, the obvious issue that would impede a fit with the Chiefs will make such a move a nonstarter. Kansas City is not expected be an option for Vegas re: Adams, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While the Chiefs are suddenly in need of a difference-making receiver after losing Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown, the Raiders being division rivals will not lead to any traction with Adams.

The Saints would appeal to Adams, Schefter adds. This would again reunite Adams with Carr, his longtime friend and former Fresno State teammate. New Orleans is 2-2, thanks to two impressive wins and two narrow losses, and a need for a wideout presence alongside Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed has existed dating back to the offseason. New Orleans only holds $2.8MM in cap space, but GM Mickey Loomis has proven adept at working around such hindrances. Adams also counts Saints wide receivers coach Keith Williams, who has been the receiver’s personal coach in the offseason, as a mentor, Schefter adds.

The Bills are also near the bottom in cap space, at $3.7MM. The Raiders can also pick up some of Adams’ base salary (a prorated $16.9MM) to improve trade compensation. Buffalo has attempted to play four weeks without a No. 1-level wide receiver, though Khalil Shakir has been effective and second-rounder Keon Coleman has shown promise. The Bills were in on DeAndre Hopkins before trading Stefon Diggs in 2023, however, and should be expected to kick the tires on receivers before the deadline. The Steelers memorably missed out on Brandon Aiyuk, despite agreeing to trade parameters with the 49ers. Adams would fit on an offense that features only one eight-figure-per-year contract (Pat Freiermuth‘s recent extension). While the Steelers are not known for splashy WR acquisitions, the Aiyuk pursuit shows they were ready to change that reputation.

Dallas has been lacking in CeeDee Lamb support since trading Amari Cooper, with its long-running Odell Beckham Jr. pursuit in 2022 and subsequent Brandin Cooks trade highlighting interest in augmenting its WR situation. Cooks and Adams were 2014 draft classmates, though the latter has proven to be a higher-tier receiver. He would certainly help a team that, thanks to the Lamb and Dak Prescott extensions, carries $23.8MM in cap space. The Cowboys have not shown interest in acquiring high-profile vets at other positions this season, but they appear willing to consider making an exception for Adams.

Circling back to the Jets, their HC-GM combo being on a hot seat — along with the perception this is currently a Rodgers-centric operation — makes them an obvious suitor. It would surprise if the team did not make an aggressive move here, even after signing Mike Williams in March. Rodgers said this summer he was eager to play with his former No. 1 target again, and the QB has not formed strong chemistry with Garrett Wilson just yet. The Jets carry $16.8MM in cap space.

This quintet each making an offer would strengthen the Raiders’ position, and 2025 draft capital would help the franchise’s 2025 QB pursuit. Adams will become $970K cheaper for a team to acquire as the weeks pass — on a contract featuring two high nonguaranteed 2025 and ’26 salaries ($35.6MM, $36.6MM) — and this may well be the top trade sweepstakes to monitor over the next month.

Chiefs Considering WR Acquisition?

September 30th, 2024 at 10:15pm CST by Ben Levine

With Rashee Rice potentially out for the season and Marquise Brown sidelined until at least the playoffs, the Chiefs may have to look for outside help at wide receiver. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport expects the Chiefs to “go out and look at options” at the position, with a trade being “at least” in consideration.

[RELATED: Chiefs Fear ACL Tear For WR Rashee Rice]

Rapoport notes that the Chiefs front office is generally “open minded” and considers every opportunity as they look to plug holes, so a trade would surely be a logical route for the WR-needy squad. Rapoport points to the team’s sudden acquisition of Kadarius Toney in 2022, which came as the organization was navigating a post-Tyreek Hill era.

One potential name that Rapoport points to is Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The Titans are currently 0-3, and if they continue going the wrong way in the standings, there’s a good chance the veteran wideout will be available at the trade deadline. Rapoport also notes that popular trade candidate Amari Cooper could fit the Chiefs payroll thanks to his low base salary, but the reporter rejects the idea of Jaguars wideout Christian Kirk fitting into the cap sheet.

Rookie first-round WR Xavier Worthy got into a career-high 45 snaps yesterday and will likely join Travis Kelce as one of Patrick Mahomes‘ preferred targets moving forward. The team has also leaned on the likes of Justin Watson and JuJu Smith-Schuster for about half of their offensive snaps through the first month of the season, and Skyy Moore and Mecole Hardman got extended cameos yesterday after Rice was knocked out of the game. Rapoport notes that Brown could return to the Chiefs in time for the postseason, but it’s unlikely the offense will be hanging their hopes on the injured receiver.

As for Rice, Josina Anderson reports that the receiver is seeking “at least” a second opinion on his injured knee in an attempt to “gather additional information.” The Chiefs have also discussed “potential windows for surgery.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds that there “remains uncertainty” surrounding the extend of Rice’s injury, and more tests will be required before the team can set a definitive timetable.

Chiefs Fear ACL Tear For WR Rashee Rice

September 29th, 2024 at 10:30pm CST by Ely Allen

The Chiefs have enjoyed a hot start to the season from wide receiver Rashee Rice. The team’s top wideout exited today’s game after an ugly-looking knee injury, and according to James Palmer of Bleacher Report, there’s concern that he suffered a season-ending ACL tear. The 24-year-old will undergo an MRI Monday to find out the severity of his injury.

Rice is in his second season as a pro out of SMU. As a second-round rookie, Rice caught 79 balls for 938 yards and seven touchdowns. His reception and yardage numbers were second on the team, while he led Kansas City in receiving touchdowns.

So far, in 2024, Rice has dominated the receiving numbers in Kansas City. Through three games, Rice has 24 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns, all best on the team. The next closest player on the team is rookie first-rounder Xavier Worthy who has nine catches for 154 yards and two sccores. Rice has been so good through three weeks, in fact, that he came into Week 4 with the second-most receiving yards in the NFL behind only Nico Collins of the Texans.

With a Super Bowl ring as the result of his rookie season, it would seem that the transition has been an easy one for Rice. The real learning experiences for him have come off the field. Three separate events this offseason made it appear as though Kansas City may have been in danger of starting the season without Rice.

It started with Rice’s involvement in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in eight felony charges. He was believed to have been driving 119mph and fled the scene following a six-car accident. Soon after, a report emerged indicating Rice, or a member of his party, fired gunshots into an empty car belonging to an SMU basketball player. That incident occurred while Rice was still at SMU. But the NFL can factor it into its investigation. Finally, in May, Rice was accused of punching a photographer in the face at a Dallas nightclub, though the accuser asked police not to file charges.

Initially, the Chiefs were bracing for a league suspension for Rice, but as the regular season approached, it began to seem as though any decisions on a suspension would be delayed as the league made the decision to wait for “the conclusion of the legal process.” Ultimately, it became clear that Rice was not expected to serve any suspension in 2024.

Rice’s injury today was the result of a turnover. When Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton intercepted Patrick Mahomes and began returning the ball downfield, Rice pursued the defender. When attempting to knock the ball out of Fulton’s hands, Rice was cut down at the knees by Mahomes, who was attempting to tackle Fulton.

Losing Rice is a big blow to the Chiefs offense. Without Rice for the game, tight end Travis Kelce had a resurgent performance after a slow start to the year. If Rice joins free agent addition Marquise Brown on injured reserve, Mahomes will be targeting a group of weapons that consists of Worthy, Justin Watson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore, and Mecole Hardman. While none of those names jump off the page as scary x-factors, Mahomes has won Super Bowls with similar receiving corps.

If it is confirmed with tomorrow’s MRI that Rice is out for the year with an ACL tear, his absence may be extended even past his recovery. With plenty of time before Rice will potentially play again, the legal process for Rice’s offseason trouble will have time to play out. If the NFL decides to levy a suspension as a result, Rice’s absence could be extended by three to six games or more.

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