Rice's looming suspension, which CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones expects be around six games — the baseline number for violations to the NFL 's personal conduct policy — coupled with his injury recovery has forced the Chiefs to be prepared just in case another curve ball is thrown their way.

Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice’s NFL disciplinary hearing for his involvement in a multi-car crash has been set for September 30 in New York, sources told ESPN. The move allows the Chiefs wide receiver to participate in the first four games of the regular season before any move, including a potential suspension, is imposed by the League.