Rashee Rice Released From Dallas Jail After Serving 30-Day Sentence for Probation Violation

Rashee Rice was released from Dallas County Jail on June 16, 2026, after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation related to a crash on a Dallas highway two years ago that injured multiple people. One week before the sentence began, Rice underwent surgery on his right knee to remove loose debris causing inflammation.

While in jail, he was allowed to visit Parkland Hospital as part of his rehab, helping him avoid infections or other complications.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said last week that Rice would return to work with the team after his release. "Thank goodness that they're allowing him to do it," Reid said. "We'll see where it goes from there.

Rice, 26, is expected to continue rehab and receive treatment from the Chiefs' training staff for most of the next six weeks. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy said last week that he talks to Rice every day to check on him as a teammate. The Chiefs hope to have all projected offensive starters available when training camp opens in six weeks from June 20, 2026.

Much of that outlook depends on quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL and LCL suffered in December. Reid said he hopes Mahomes will be in the huddle next to Rice, Worthy and Tyquan Thornton if he recovers. Rice, Worthy and Thornton have not recorded a 1,000-yard receiving season.

The Chiefs have placed much of their faith in the group improving under returning offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and new receivers coach Chad O'Shea. Training camp begins in July 2026. In his rookie season, Rice caught 79 passes for 938 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns.

Since then, he has missed 22 games due to injuries to his right knee and a concussion, plus a six-game suspension stemming from the Dallas crash. Last season he ranked 77th among NFL receivers and tight ends according to ESPN's overall receiver score. Rice is entering the final year of his rookie contract.