NFL Allows Rashee Rice to Play Amid Charges

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will be eligible to play in the 2024 NFL season despite facing eight felony charges from a high-speed hit-and-run crash and an alleged nightclub assault earlier this year. The NFL will not place Rice on the commissioner's exempt list, allowing him to participate in games while his legal matters are pending. The league typically waits for the resolution of criminal cases before deciding on disciplinary actions. This decision has sparked criticism from fans who perceive it as favoritism towards the Chiefs. The Chiefs have also bolstered their wide receiver lineup by re-signing JuJu Smith-Schuster, possibly in anticipation of a future suspension for Rice.