{"id":872308,"date":"2026-04-23T00:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/872308\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T00:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:57:19","slug":"analyst-drops-thought-provoking-update-on-rashee-rices-chiefs-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/872308\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyst drops thought-provoking update on Rashee Rice’s Chiefs future"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> are dotting their I’s and crossing their T’s to finalize the draft board.<\/p>\n

Holding two first-round picks, the franchise can turbocharge the roster rebuild under Brett Veach.<\/p>\n

For ESPN’s Matt Miller, in his latest mock draft, he has the Chiefs taking Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 9, and at No. 29, corner Chris Johnson.<\/p>\n

But that’s not the headline. It’s what Miller writes about Rashee Rice’s future.<\/p>\n

“I believe wide receivers would be in play if the board fell differently, as a team source mentioned that Rashee Rice’s off-field conduct might prevent the Chiefs from re-signing him after his deal expires following the 2026 season,” Miller wrote<\/a>. “Xavier Worthy also has not broken out yet, but this mock draft is not favorable for K.C. getting a wideout here.”<\/p>\n

More:\u00a0ESPN urges Bills fans to not rule out 1 position in NFL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Rice’s Chiefs future in doubt?<\/p>\n

Well, going by what the team source said about Rice’s off-field issues, it appears that is certainly in play, which, to me, is big news.<\/p>\n

In the final year of his rookie deal, it feels like the Chiefs are uncertain as to whether they will be able ot re-sign him after this season, and that would leave a huge hole in Patrick Mahomes’ offense.<\/p>\n

Of course, it doesn’t mean the Chiefs won’t re-sign Rice, but it is certainly on the board, at least right now.<\/p>\n

As such, the Chiefs might look to add a receiver at No. 29, as insurance.<\/p>\n

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