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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is well known for his quick wit, but his latest one-liner during training camp left more than a few observers stunned.
When asked about wide receiver Rashee Rice‘s performance so far in camp, fresh off a headline-grabbing legal battle, Reid offered a response that mixed praise with a jab at Rice’s off-field troubles.
Rice‘s journey back to the field has not been without controversy. Earlier this summer, the 25-year-old was sentenced to five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail for his involvement in a multi-car collision during a street racing incident in Dallas last year.
“On the field, he’s just been full speed ahead,” Reid said of Rice. Then, after a brief pause, added, “No pun intended.”
Rice pleaded guilty to two felony counts, Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury and Racing on a Highway Causing Bodily Injury, and was ordered to pay more than $115,000 in medical restitution. With civil lawsuits still looming that could cost millions, Rice‘s off-field story is far from over.
Despite this, the NFL has yet to announce any suspension for Rice, meaning he has been able to participate fully in camp.
After recovering from an ACL tear suffered in Week 4 of last season, Rice has returned to action and is drawing positive reviews for his performance.
According to team sources, he is moving well and showing signs of the playmaking ability that made him a breakout threat before his injury.
Chiefs counting on Rice to reignite their passing attack
Rice‘s return comes at a critical time for Kansas City’s offense. Last season, injuries to Rice and fellow receiver Hollywood Brown left the Chiefs’ aerial attack depleted.
The result was a dramatic dip in explosive plays, the team finished 27th in the league in pass plays of 20 yards or more.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, usually among the league’s most productive passers, posted just 3,928 yards and 26 touchdowns, his lowest total since 2019, as Travis Kelce also battled injuries and inconsistency.
The Chiefs’ regular season record, however, remained among the league’s best. Kansas City matched the Detroit Lions with a 15-2 finish, securing a playoff spot and pushing all the way to Super Bowl LIX. Yet the season’s offensive struggles were exposed on the sport’s biggest stage.
Facing a relentless Philadelphia Eagles defense, Mahomes was held to just 33 passing yards in the first half and threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown and the other resulting in more points for the Eagles.
As for Rice, the receiver’s future with the Chiefs will likely depend on both his continued health and his ability to move forward from recent legal woes.
While he has shown flashes of top-level talent, the looming threat of further legal action, and a possible NFL suspension, remains a cloud over his season.
Looking ahead, the Chiefs will open their preseason on August 9 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Both fans and coaches will be watching closely to see if Rice can stay focused and help restore the Chiefs‘ offense to its usual high-powered form.
For now, Andy Reid’s controversial comment may have provided an uncomfortable laugh, but the bigger question is whether Rice can turn the page, on and off the field, in 2025.
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