Rashee Rice is back in the middle of the internet conversation, but this time the buzz has nothing to do with an actual game or a real on-field moment.
A fake “Madden 27” clip making the rounds on X has gone viral after claiming to show leaked footage of the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver in EA Sports’ next title. The video is fan-made, not an official EA Sports release, but that didn’t stop it from spreading fast. The edited scene leans hard into Rice’s legal troubles, showing police officers chasing him off the field and into the locker room while he says he’s done nothing.
The jokes came quickly once the clip took off. One user wrote, “Pretty sure they will add a micro transactions to get you outta trouble #boycott_ea.”
Another said, “The NFL has the opportunity to make a Temple Run remake based on this.” A third added, “There’s also an openworld driving mode if you pick James Pierce Jr.,” while another chimed in, “Hey!
He did his time!”
The reactions are tied to Rice’s legal situation after a high-speed street racing crash in Dallas in 2024. Rice later pleaded guilty to felony charges involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway. As part of the agreement, he received five years of deferred probation and a 30-day jail sentence.
Earlier this year, Rice served that 30-day jail term after violating probation by testing positive for THC. He was released in June and is expected to be ready for Chiefs training camp after offseason knee rehabilitation.
Rice also drew attention earlier when he sprinted away from reporters after leaving jail. And even though the “Madden 27” footage isn’t real, it has pushed him right back into the social media spotlight.
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