Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will serve a six-game NFL suspension starting in the 2025 season due to a multi-car accident in March 2024. The accident resulted in multiple injuries and Rice pleaded guilty to felony charges. Initially facing a potential 10-game ban, Rice and the Chiefs agreed to the six-game suspension, meaning he'll miss crucial early-season games. His absence puts more pressure on other key players like Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy. Rice's return is scheduled for Week 7.

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