[Music] big news alert for Chiefs fans something major just dropped that could change everything for our team stay tuned to find out what's happening and why it matters don't miss out hit that subscribe button now and join the KC Chiefs news portal for all the latest updates hey Chiefs Kingdom we've got a huge update that's shaking up the NFL world and the start of our season before we dive in make sure to smash that like button and subscribe for all the latest Kansas City Chiefs updates so here's the Scoop rassie rice one of our key players is currently facing some serious legal issues back in March rice was involved in a major six-car crash in Dallas which unfortunately sent two people to the hospital now he's up against eight charges including aggravated assault and serious bodily injury you'd think with charges this severe the NFL would take immediate action right well not quite despite the gravity of these charges NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy confirmed that Rice won't be placed on the commissioner's exempt list this means he's still eligible to play in our season opener against the Baltimore Ravens why the wait the NFL is keeping rice on the roster for now unless there's a significant change in this case that said don't get too comfortable just yet the lead could still take action later potentially resulting in a suspension or fines depending on how things unfold in court and their own investigation with the Chiefs gearing up for what we hope will be a third consecutive Super Bowl win Rice's presence on the field could be crucial so what do you think Chiefs fans should the NFL have acted sooner or is it right for them to wait and see how the case develops drop your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe for more Chiefs news go Chiefs