Rashee Rice

suspended

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

The suspension follows his guilty plea to two third-degree felony charges related to a March 2024 crash in Dallas. The NFL’s decision comes after an internal investigation and voids a scheduled hearing. Rice will miss several high-profile games, including the season opener against the Chargers in Brazil and a Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles.

He will be eligible to return on Oct. 19 when Kansas City faces the Raiders.

Vikings bring

back Thielen

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers. The Vikings traded draft picks for Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history.

The team needed more depth after losing Rondale Moore to a season-ending knee injury and Jordan Addison to a three-game suspension. Thielen is a native of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He became a success story after starting in 2013 as an undrafted player. He made two Pro Bowls with the Vikings.

The 35-year-old still lives in Minnesota and has worked out with new Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy over the past two summers.

Brady’s role

adjusted

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is easing some restrictions on Tom Brady as he prepares for his second season as Fox Sports’ top analyst.

Brady can now participate in production meetings with teams, but only virtually. He still can’t watch practices or visit training complexes.

These rules are due to his 5% ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady attended virtual meetings with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl 59. He said not attending meetings didn’t affect his research. \

Fox’s top crew, including Brady, will call the NFC East matchup between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders on Sept. 7.