Rashee Rice's jail stint could derail knee surgery rehab and cost him millions in contract money
Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, is facing a 30-day jail sentence that could hinder his recovery from recent knee surgery. The surgery was necessary to address inflammation and discomfort in his knee, and his rehabilitation process is critical for his return to the field. This situation may also impact his contract earnings and future with the team.
- ▪Rashee Rice will serve 30 days in jail and is on probation for five years following a court ruling.
- ▪He recently underwent knee surgery to remove loose bodies causing inflammation.
- ▪Rice's rehabilitation is crucial for his return to the Kansas City Chiefs, but he cannot access necessary training resources while incarcerated.
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NFL Rashee Rice's jail stint could derail knee surgery rehab and cost him millions in contract money Chiefs WR had a repair last week but cannot access NFL trainers and equipment in jail By Armando Salguero OutKick Published May 20, 2026 2:48pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rashee Rice to be suspended following court ruling | First Things First Rashee Rice will be suspended for multiple games following the 2024 multi-car crash. He will spend 30 days in jail and 5 years on probation. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes react to the news and what it means for the wide receiver’s future.
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