Rapoport: Rice not expected to be suspended again

Key Points:

• Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is currently serving a 30-day jail sentence for violating probation due to a positive THC test, which has caused him to miss offseason activities including OTAs and minicamp.
• Rice underwent a knee clean-up procedure in May and is expected to be sidelined for up to two months, but Chiefs coach Andy Reid indicated the team is focused on gradually building Rice back to full conditioning.
• Despite off-field and injury concerns, Rice remains a talented WR2 with WR1 upside, and the Chiefs view him as their clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver heading into the final year of his rookie contract.
• The Chiefs have not discussed any potential NFL suspension with the league beyond Rice’s current legal issues, and Reid stated the team is moving forward with normal preparations for training camp starting July 28.
• Rice’s future with the Chiefs hinges on his ability to stay healthy and out of trouble this season; a productive year could lead to a lucrative contract extension, while continued issues might affect the team's roster decisions at wide receiver.