Travis Kelce coming out of tunnelKansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (Photo via Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
Travis Kelce and a Kansas City Chiefs teammate are taking heat over their decision to wear T-shirts calling for Rashee Rice to be freed following his six-game suspension.

Rice has been suspended for the first six games of the 2025 NFL season following charges for a hit-and-run accident he caused while racing up to speeds of 119 mph, injuring several people. He would flee the scene before the police arrived, refusing to assist the victims or stick around to see whether anyone died.

Fortunately, that did not turn out to be the case.

His suspension is indeed warranted, given the circumstances. It’s not as if he’s been canned for using marijuana or protesting; he really did get himself in some serious trouble and is lucky to have been punished in the manner he was.

Still, Kelce and wide receiver Tyquan Thornton were seen wearing warmup T-shirts featuring photos of Rice and the phrase “Free 4.”

Social Media Pissed At Travis Kelce And Tyquan Thornton

Travis Kelce in uniformTravis Kelce (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)

Fans on social media were not happy to see the aforementioned Chiefs players wearing this sort of gear.

“Caused a car crash that could’ve killed multiple people and he himself *accepted* a 6 game suspension. What are we freeing?  This isn’t just some personal drug use or whatever,” someone commented.


“Free him from what? From attempted vehicular homicide? From hit & run? From fleeing the scene of an accident? Fleeing the scene of a crime? There’s so many possible crimes to pick from!” another offered.

“The… the guy who almost killed a bunch of people and fled the scene? And didn’t even go to prison?” a user asked.

The Chiefs went on to lose 20-17 to the Philadelphia Eagles, marking their third straight loss dating back to the Super Bowl. Fans, however, felt the refs had a hand in the defeat.

As for Rice, he pleaded guilty to a pair of felony charges and was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days of jail time that can be served during said period.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.