Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Lachie Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail for violating the terms of his probation, according to Dallas County, Texas, court records reviewed by USA TODAY Sports.
According to court records filed May 19, Rice tested positive for THC and was taken into custody. Rice will be held without bail and will be eligible for release on June 16, 2026, according to court records. The Chiefs, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment, have scheduled voluntary OTAs (May 26-28, June 1-3) and mandatory minicamp (June 9-11) in the meantime.
Mr. Rice pleaded guilty on July 17, 2025, to two third-degree felonies – crash with serious bodily injury and racing on a freeway causing bodily injury, stemming from an incident on a freeway near Dallas on March 30, 2024, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years’ probation. The 26-year-old was also suspended for the first six games of the 2025 season under the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
Rice will not serve any jail time, and ESPN reported that the Southern Methodist product is serving his original 30-day sentence.
Mr. Rice also had to pay restitution for the victim’s out-of-pocket medical expenses in excess of $115,000. The victims also filed multiple civil lawsuits against Rice. Rice was driving a 2020 Lamborghini Urus SUV and was traveling at an estimated speed of 190 mph seconds before the crash.
In a statement released through his lawyer at the time of his initial sentencing, Rice said he “deeply regrets” the harm and damage caused by the accident.
“I have had many sleepless nights thinking about the harm my actions have caused. I will continue to do everything within my power to ensure that everyone affected recovers. Please obey speed limits, drive safely and drive wisely,” Rice said.
