ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Chiefs' WR Rashee Rice "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy" and will not face discipline "at this time." The league investigated assault allegations from Rice’s ex-girlfriend spanning an 18-month stretch from 2023 to 2025, but closed the case without action. Rice is now on track to open the season as Kansas City’s No. 1 WR in Week 1.
Statement from Sean Lindsey, Rice's attorney: “Mr. Rice wants to thank the NFL for their thorough investigation, and looks forward to the start of the 2026-27 NFL season.”
Civil assault charges in Texas remain pending, but the NFL rarely issues discipline based solely on civil cases.
We'll see how that case is resolved, but it appears Rice's availability won't be impacted this season.
Rice carries some off-field risk after multiple incidents, but if he stays out of trouble this summer, he’s the favorite to lead the Chiefs in targets and receptions again in 2026.
Rice averaged 18.5 PPR points per game last season, ranking fifth among all WRs.
Early uncertainty around Rice’s availability has pushed him into the late third round as the WR15 in early best ball ADP.
Our ADP Market Index flags Rice as one of the best values at his current price, though today’s news should start to correct that inefficiency. He should quickly start shooting up draft boards.
Rice remains a quality target in Round Two, with top-5 upside.
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