ESPN's Adam Schefter gives vague update on potential suspension for Chiefs WR Rashee Rice

"Well, Dan, the league is certainly looking into it and it certainly sounds like the Chiefs are bracing for a multi-game suspension for Rashee Rice,' Schefter said. "It doesn't look like he's going to be a part of that start of the season, that opening night game against the Baltimore Ravens. Again, the personal conduct policy mandates certain discipline be in place no matter what. And the facts right now are such that they are against Rashee Rice and we'll see what the investigation turns up. But there is certainly concern within the organization considering what has happened this offseason. Considering that alleged harassment last week, the latest involvement. Considering the history that he had in college as well. There is a slew of incidents here that the league is sifting through that is likely to result in a multi-game suspension. There's a real possibility that the Chiefs know that they'll be without Rashee Rice, setting up, of course, the Hollywood Brown revenge game against the Baltimore Ravens, his former team, he signed with the Chiefs this offseason. They're going to need him, they're going to need Xavier Worthy, they're going to need these other players to step up in the absence of Rashee Rice."

Schefter regurgitated a lot of information that had already been out there, and much of it with little clarity or certainty. He says the NFL is sifting through multiple incidents as they seek to pass judgment on a suspension for Rice. That's a new development that could certainly impact the length of a potential suspension.

Will that lengthen or expedite the timing of a potential suspension from the NFL, though? It's worth noting that no charges have yet to be filed in the alleged assault that happened at or around a Dallas area nightclub. It's also worth noting that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke on the timing of a suspension ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, mentioning the league would allow the legal process to play out before implementing a suspension.