Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has found himself in a new predicament after testing positive for marijuana. He will now serve 30 days in jail and miss key offseason activities with the team.
By testing positive for the pods, Rice allegedly violated probation conditions related to his involvement in a high-speed multi-car crash in Dallas last year, triggering a prison sentence. However, the prison sentence was suspended as part of his plea deal.
The receiver was booked into the Dallas County Jail earlier this week and is expected to remain there for much of the Chiefs’ offseason preparations, including OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
Fans reacted to the development on social media by joking that it was “the worst possible way for the NFL star to skip workouts.” Several social media users expressed concerns about players wondering why he was jeopardizing his NFL future.
Since joining the NFL from SMU, the 26-year-old has developed into a brilliant young mind. He quickly became one of the main characters in the Chief offense due to his physical style of play and ability to gain yards after the catch.
However, the player’s off-field activities continued to create problems for him. Previously, the Dallas accident and now the positive marijuana test add even more uncertainty surrounding his career as his team prepares for the upcoming NFL season.
The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to publicly comment on the matter.
