Rashee Rice was released from the Dallas County jail on Tuesday morning after serving 30 days for violating his probation. Rice, a 26-year-old NFL player, tested positive for THC, according to Dallas County court records.
The probation was in connection with a multi-car crash that Rice was involved in in Dallas in 2024. Court documents show Rice was allowed to visit Parkland Hospital in Dallas for rehab after undergoing knee surgery.
Background on the Case
Rice missed the first six games of last season after the NFL found that he had violated its personal conduct policy when he caused a multi-car crash on a Dallas highway in March 2024 while driving erratically at speeds nearing 120 mph. Rice left the scene of the accident before police arrived, then took responsibility for the wreck in a statement a couple of weeks later.
Rice turned himself in when an arrest warrant was issued, and he subsequently pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges last July for the collision. Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years’ probation. He was also required to pay the victims’ medical expenses.
Rice had 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns last season as Kansas City went 6-11 and missed the playoffs. The Kansas City Chiefs start training camp on July 29 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
