Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice entered a Texas bankruptcy filing on Saturday, according to court documents obtained by NBC 5. The filing comes after a Texas judge entered a judgment requiring Rice to pay $1 million, plus interest and attorney fees, to Kathryn Kuykendall, the Uber passenger injured in Rice’s March 2024 crash on Dallas’s Central Expressway.
Legal background and settlement
Rice’s attorney for the plaintiff, March Lenahan, told NBC 5 that Kuykendall sought a $1 million settlement last year. The parties reached that settlement in April 2025, and the judge later affirmed the judgment. Lenahan said the majority of the amount remains unpaid, prompting the bankruptcy filing to address the outstanding debt.
Criminal case and NFL discipline
Rice, 26, was arrested after the crash and spent 30 days in Dallas County Jail in June 2025. He violated probation by testing positive for THC, extending his legal troubles. In July 2025, Rice pleaded guilty to two third‑degree felony charges for the collision and received a sentence of 30 days in jail, five years’ probation, and an order to cover the victims’ medical expenses.
The NFL also imposed discipline. Rice missed the first six games of the 2025 season after the league determined he violated its personal‑conduct policy by driving erratically and leaving the scene before police arrived. He later surrendered to an arrest warrant and issued a statement accepting responsibility. The league’s suspension kept him out of the mandatory minicamp this season.
On‑field performance
Despite the off‑field turmoil, Rice has contributed on the field. In the 2025 season he has appeared in five of the Chiefs’ seven games, recording 20 receptions for 243 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs, who captured the Super Bowl in the 2023 season, will host the New York Jets on Sunday at noon.
Financial implications
The bankruptcy filing indicates Rice’s paychecks from the Chiefs were being garnished to satisfy the judgment. While the filing does not detail the exact amount of garnishment, it underscores the financial strain the civil judgment has placed on the young player’s rookie contract, now in its final year.
Community reaction
Local fans expressed mixed feelings. Some emphasized the importance of accountability for reckless driving, while others voiced concern for a promising athlete facing severe legal and financial setbacks. The Chiefs organization has not released an official comment beyond noting that Rice remains under contract and is eligible to play once the league’s disciplinary measures are satisfied.
What’s next?
Rice’s bankruptcy case will proceed in Texas federal court, where a trustee will evaluate his assets and determine repayment plans. Meanwhile, the NFL’s disciplinary process continues, and the Chiefs must decide how to utilize Rice in the remainder of the season.
Original reporting: Richardson, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
