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Chiefs Cut Ties With Young Wide Receiver After Disappointing Tenure

Chiefs Cut Ties With Young Wide Receiver After Disappointing Tenure

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs have released wide receiver Jason Brownlee. This move makes room for Rashee Rice, who completed a suspension and is now eligible to play.

Key Facts

  • The Kansas City Chiefs waived wide receiver Jason Brownlee on Monday.
  • Rashee Rice is rejoining the Chiefs after a six-game suspension for a personal conduct violation.
  • Rice was involved in a Dallas car crash in 2024 and received a 30-day jail sentence and probation.
  • The NFL investigated the incident and suspended Rice for six games.
  • Brownlee played a bigger role when other receivers were unavailable but was later moved to special teams.
  • The Chiefs made this roster change even though they had a roster exemption until their Week 7 game.
  • There is a chance Brownlee could join the practice squad if another team does not claim him.
  • Patrick Mahomes and the team are looking forward to having Rice back on the field.

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