Rashee Rice faces a potential lengthy NFL suspension in 2025 after pleading guilty to two felony charges tied to a March 2024 crash. The NFL’s initial proposal reportedly called for double-digit games, but the players’ union and Rice’s representatives argue for a shorter discipline given no precedent for suspending someone for more than half a season in this scenario. A disciplinary hearing with judge Sue L. Robinson is set for Sept. 30, and Rice could be cleared to play Week 1 or suspended into the early part of the season. If no settlement is reached, Rice would be eligible for at least the Chiefs’ first four games against the Chargers, Eagles, Giants and Ravens.

That four-game window would reshape Kansas City’s early-season plan, testing the passing game without its top young wideout. Fantasy managers should monitor the status as the Chiefs lean more on other receivers and Kelce, with target shares likely to shift if Rice sits. A settlement could push the suspension to the start of the year, avoiding playoff disappointment and preserving more of Rice’s long-term value.