Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has landed in fresh trouble after he tested positive for marijuana. He will now serve 30 days in jail and miss important offseason activities with the team.
By testing positive for pods, Rice allegedly violated probation terms related to his involvement in a high-speed, multi-car crash in Dallas last year that triggered a prison sentence. However, the prison term was suspended as part of his plea.
The receiver was booked into the Dallas County Jail earlier this week and is expected to remain there through much of the Chiefs’ offseason preparations, including OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
Fans reacted to the development on social media with some arguing that it’s the NFL star’s “worst possible way to skip practice sessions.” Several social media users expressed concern for the players, questioning why he was putting his NFL future in jeopardy.
Since entering the NFL from SMU, the 26-year-old athlete has emerged as a bright young mind. He has quickly become one of the main characters in the Chiefs offense due to his physical style of play and ability to gain yards after the catch.
However, the player’s off-field activities have continued to cause him problems. Previously, the Dallas crash and now the positive test for marijuana have added further uncertainty to his career as his team prepares for the upcoming NFL season.
The Kansas City Chiefs have not publicly commented on the matter so far.
