Kansas Chiefs WR Rashee Rice in hot waters as NFL suspension looms over the WR; Patrick Mahomes expresses devastation over the NFL’s intention.

Patrick Mahomes is expected to be deeply disappointed as the NFL gears up to mete out severe penalties for the actions of Chiefs’ Rashee Rice.

The second-year wide receiver finds himself in hot water after his involvement in a street racing incident.

The Kansas City Chiefs are on edge awaiting the resolution of the situation surrounding standout wide receiver Rashee Rice. Following his participation in a street racing episode on a Dallas freeway that resulted in a multi-car collision, Rice voluntarily turned himself in to authorities earlier this month. Presently, the NFL is deliberating on the appropriate disciplinary measures for Rice. This incident could potentially throw a wrench into the Chiefs’ draft plans for the upcoming 2024 draft, slated to kick off in Detroit on Thursday. Recent reports suggest that the NFL is nearing a decision on Rice’s punishment, and it seems that the news won’t bode well for Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid as they strive to guide the Chiefs toward an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat in the upcoming season.

Expected Multi-Game Suspension
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Rashee Rice is likely to face a suspension spanning multiple games at the outset of the 2024 NFL season this fall. The league is treating Rice’s charges with utmost gravity, including six counts of collision involving bodily injury and an aggravated assault charge. Commissioner Roger Goodell is poised to take decisive action in response.

While it remains uncertain if the NFL will officially announce a suspension for Rice this week, there’s a possibility that the 24-year-old could be sidelined for several games at the start of the next season. This scenario suggests that the Chiefs, grappling with salary cap constraints, might prioritize selecting a young wide receiver on the first day of the 2024 draft or early on the second day. Mahomes has previously expressed his admiration for Xavier Worthy from Texas, particularly after Worthy set a new record for the 40-yard dash during this year’s combine.

The NFL could also levy a substantial fine on Rice, in addition to the penalties pursued by local authorities and prosecutors, thereby transforming this into one of the most riveting stories of the offseason. The outcome has the potential to alter the balance of power in the AFC, depending on the duration of absence for Mahomes’ preferred wide receiver.