Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy over Dallas crash debt
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The gist
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy owing over $3.2 million to 20 creditors.
A crash victim's lawyer says a $1 million settlement went unpaid.
Background
Rashee Rice is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft and now a 26-year-old fourth-year player. He caused a six-car crash in Dallas on Easter morning 2024 and pleaded guilty to two felony charges; the resulting settlements and legal fees are behind the bankruptcy filing. He is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2026 NFL season and has missed 27 games over four years through injuries and suspensions.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2024Rice caused a six-car crash in Dallas on the Central Expressway on Easter morning.
- Jun 2025Rice was released from Dallas County Jail after a 30-day stint tied to the crash; he had violated probation by testing positive for THC.
- Oct 14, 2025Rice returned to practice after sitting out a six-game suspension.
- Apr 2026The parties agreed on a one million dollar civil settlement in the case of Kathryn Kuykendall.
- Oct 16, 2026Rice was ruled out of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a right hamstring injury.
- Oct 30, 2026Rice took part in all three practices and was expected to return against the Denver Broncos.
- Nov 4, 2026Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Federal Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas.
- Nov 5, 2026Reports of the filing emerged; court documents show just over $675,000 in assets and more than $3.2 million owed to 20 creditors.
Key terms
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- A form of bankruptcy in the United States that involves liquidation of a debtor's assets under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code.
- free agent
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
- probation
- A court-ordered period of supervision of an offender as an alternative to incarceration, requiring compliance with set conditions.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Party
- Kathryn Kuykendall's attorney says she agreed to a one million dollar settlement in April but hasn't been paid a dime, and that he is prepared to take the case out of state.
- Official
- Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed the team expects Rice to play against the Broncos after his hamstring injury, saying Rice is a pretty fast healer.
- Expert
- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes called Rice a physical receiver who gets open in zone concepts and said his return takes pressure off the other receivers.
Still unverified
Kuykendall's attorney says she has not been paid any of the agreed one million dollar settlement; the bankruptcy filing is described as coming amid an ongoing legal dispute over the 2024 Dallas crash.