In search of a 3-peat, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t leaving any stone unturned. The quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Head Coach Andy Reid need their best players on the gridiron. In a move to give the boost, the team is adding one more wide receiver, former pro Bowler Juju Smith-Schuster, to their stacked-up roster. But this move begs the question? Who will be removed to make a place for the new WR? Most fans are guessing it’s Rashee Rice. His future is hanging in balance as rumors of suspension are afloat.

While one fan wrote, “So either Hollywood isn’t even close to good to go or Rashee is getting suspended within the hour …but, with that being said. I’m not mad at it“, another one chimed in by writing, “This tells me that Rashee Rice will be getting suspended very soon.” One fan even called the move, “Rashee Rice suspension insurance?”

After winning a Super Bowl in his rookie year, Rice was on cloud nine. But this off-season has been terrible for him. He is facing multiple legal troubles, including that 6-car collision in March. Everyone was expecting an NFL suspension, but nothing has been confirmed yet. But one thing surely looms over his future. Uncertainty! Chiefdom knows this, with one fan tweeting, “Rashee Rice suspension soon???“, while another wrote, “Interesting… Rashee Rice getting suspended?”

Till last month, the team has received no official communication from the NFL regarding their receiver. But the NFL updated fans this month. In their official release, the league said that they were keeping a tab on the updates in the legal process and will take a decision after the conclusion of those. The Champions know that they can’t sit around waiting.

The season is starting soon. And they have prepared themselves for the big moves. One of them is including their former WR back into the fold. Let’s explain how the trade happened.

Rashee Rice out, Juju Smith-Schuster in?

Juju Smith-Schuster knows the league inside out. And the Chiefs have seen his game-winning edge first-hand. In their Super Bowl LVII triumph, he completed 53 yards with 7 passes. Impressive! He moved to the New England Patriots after the win but couldn’t find his rhythm in their offense. A few days back, they announced his release. And the Chiefs bagged the opportunity.

A Super-Bowl winner to replace another Super Bowl winner (in case things go south). Perfect move! If Rashee Rice escapes the suspension, both can form a dominating pair. He looked in fine form during the practice camp. Marquise Brown wouldn’t be there for the initial weeks of the season. In that scenario, the new receiver might come handy. It’s all up to Reid and Mahomes.

The Chiefs have confirmed one thing with this trade. They don’t want any weak links in their locker room before the season. The roster has to be finalized by August 28. The next 48 hours are crucial.