Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy over crash and assault debts
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas on Wednesday, listing $3.5 million in total debts primarily tied to civil litigation from a high-speed Dallas automobile crash and assault allegations brought by a former girlfriend, Yahoo Sports reported.
The 26-year-old wide receiver reported $677,054 in personal assets, which includes $421,825 held in deferred compensation. Rice is currently playing out the final year of his four-year rookie contract, a deal worth a total of $6.5 million that carries a 2026 base salary of $1.6 million. Court filings show his largest single debtor is owed $979,837 as part of a settlement agreement stemming from the March 2024 multi-vehicle collision in Dallas that injured several motorists.
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, claiming more than $3.45 million in debts against just $677K in assets. https://t.co/6Hr7cZljRY
Rice Faces Lawsuits and Potential Debt from Victims and Ex-Girlfriend
The financial fallout from the Texas crash extends well beyond the initial settlement. Rice faces another $700,000 in combined active lawsuits filed by victims of the high-speed collision. An additional $200,000 in potential debt stems from civil claims brought by his ex-girlfriend, who alleged he assaulted her multiple times between 2023 and 2025. While the National Football League issued a six-game suspension over the traffic incident, the league did not penalize Rice regarding the assault allegations.
Legal penalties for the crash also included a criminal sentence of 30 days in jail and five years of probation after Rice pleaded guilty to third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. He served an additional 30 days behind bars this year after violating probation terms by testing positive for marijuana.
On-Field Standing and Contract Timeline
On the gridiron, the former SMU standout remains active for the Chiefs during the 2026 NFL season, recording 20 catches for 243 yards and two touchdowns through early November. Those numbers follow a productive rookie campaign in 2023 when he hauled in 938 yards and seven touchdowns, helping Kansas City capture a Super Bowl title.
The bankruptcy petition leaves open how the courts will handle his remaining football earnings and deferred compensation as creditors pursue claims in ongoing civil proceedings.