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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice released, aims for July camp

6/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from Dallas County Jail on June 16, 2026 after a sentence for a probation violation after a positive THC test.
He missed the Chiefs’ voluntary offseason workouts, OTAs and the June 9-11, 2026 minicamp, and was released for rehab after surgery by a judge.
Coach Andy Reid said the team will help Rice catch up and expects him ready for training camp in July 2026.

History

Historical Context

Ricky Williams’ 2004 positive marijuana test triggered a $650,000 fine and a four-game suspension, prompting the NFL to tighten its substance-abuse policy. When Commissioner Roger Goodell imposed a similar four-game ban and $100,000 fine in 2007, teams cited the earlier case as precedent, influencing the Chiefs’ handling of Rashee Rice’s June 16, 2026 THC violation.

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Story summary

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from Dallas County Jail on June 16, 2026 after a sentence for a probation violation after a positive THC test.
He missed the Chiefs’ voluntary offseason workouts, OTAs and the June 9-11, 2026 minicamp, and was released for rehab after surgery by a judge.
Coach Andy Reid said the team will help Rice catch up and expects him ready for training camp in July 2026.

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