The Kansas City Chiefs saw star wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to jail time for his roll in a high speed accident that happened earlier this year. The decision sent shockwaves through the league and certainly put a wrinkle in Kansas City’s pre-game plans.
However, Rice’s first public remarks after the sentencing has not sat well with fans.
“He Can’t Be Serious” Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Destroyed Over 1st Public Remarks After Jail Sentence
Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Rashee Rice’s lawyer, Royce West, released the following statement on Thursday:
“Last March, I was involved in a high-speed accident in Dallas. There have been a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole. I urge everyone to mind the speed limit, drive safe and drive smart.
Last and certainly not least, I am profoundly sorry for the physical damages to person and property. I fully apologize for the harm I caused to innocent drivers and their families.”
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While the statement seemed well intentioned, fans didn’t see eye to eye:
Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
he doesn’t care he should be in jail
— Seppi (@SeppiWorld) July 17, 2025
At least he has nights to be sleepless
— grateful for the opportunity (@centerofisle) July 17, 2025
In other words, “I got caught”.
— CL57 (@clarkie57) July 17, 2025
Special treatment again…
— Todd Cummings (@Todd_C190) July 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs the ball against the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs the ball against the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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