The Chiefs first seven games are against the Los Angeles Chargers, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders. If Rice is suspended seven games, he would be able to make his return on October 27 against the Washington Commanders .

Here's what to know about Rice's sentence, and a potential NFL suspension, for his role in a 2024 car accident.

As part of the plea, Rice was also given five years deferred adjudication probation, meaning he will not have a conviction on his record if he