Rashee Rice released from jail following probation violation for THC

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Rashee Rice released from jail following probation violation for THC
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Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas County jail on Tuesday after serving a 30-day sentence for violating probation related to a car crash. Rice, who tested positive for THC, was booked on May 19 and had been undergoing treatment for a knee injury during his incarceration. Chiefs coach Andy Reid expects Rice to return to training camp at the end of July despite missing offseason workouts. Rice has a history of injuries and suspensions but has been a key contributor to the Chiefs' offense.

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  • •Rice served 30 days for violating probation.
  • •He tested positive for THC following a car crash.
  • •Reid anticipates Rice will be ready for training camp.
  • •Rice has missed significant time due to injuries and suspensions.
Latest Updates
  • 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — NFL fans had a lot to say about Rashee Rice’s immediate reaction after getting out of Dallas County jail
  • 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — REPORT: Chiefs WR Rashee Rice checks out of Dallas County Jail
  • 5:43 PMESPN — Chiefs' Rice released from jail, dodges reporters
  • 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs WR Rashee Rice leaves Dallas jail after serving 30 days for parole violation
  • 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice released after 30-day jail stint for car crash probation violation
  • 3:23 PMNBCSports.com — Rashee Rice released from jail on Tuesday - NBC Sports
  • 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Rashee Rice released from jail on Tuesday
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Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas County jail on Tuesday after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation, which stemmed from his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured on a Texas highway. The 26-year-old Rice had been booked into the jail on May 19 after testing positive for THC. Upon his release, Rice made a quick dash past a handful of reporters and into a waiting SUV, which whisked him away from the facility.

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Rashee Rice’s release from Dallas County Jail quickly became a viral NFL moment, not only because he was out, but because of how he reacted once cameras were waiting. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver had just completed a 30-day sentence connected to a probation violation, adding another chapter to a legal situation that has followed him since the 2024 Dallas crash case.

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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas County jail on Tuesday after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation.

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