On March 30, 2024, Chiefs star WR Rashee Rice and his former SMU teammate, Theodore “Teddy” Knox, were involved in a high-speed accident in Dallas, Texas, resulting in a multi-vehicle collision. Initial reports suggested minor injuries, but new evidence indicates disfiguring facial injuries and brain trauma. Both Rice and Knox fled the scene and are now facing multiple felony charges and a civil lawsuit seeking eight-figure punitive damages.
SMU has suspended Knox, but the NFL and the Chiefs have yet to take action against Rice. This situation raises questions about the Chiefs and the NFL’s response, especially given the recent controversial commutation of Britt Reid’s sentence by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. Britt Reid, son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was involved in a high-speed drunk-driving incident resulting in severe brain injury to a five-year-old girl.
Despite the legal developments, Rice continues to participate in remote meetings with the Chiefs and workout with MVP Patrick Mahomes. Head Coach Andy Reid stated that the Chiefs are closely monitoring the situation. The timing of these events presents challenges for the Chiefs organization.