New Orleans, Louisiana – The entire NFL was stunned early Tuesday morning after the Kansas City Chiefs officially released Rashee Rice following another controversial legal development in Texas.

According to multiple internal sources, the decision came only hours after Rice was reportedly found in violation of the strict conditions tied to his three year probation sentence.

That probation stemmed from the high speed crash on a Dallas highway two years ago, an incident that injured multiple people and sent shockwaves throughout the NFL.

According to reports circulating across American media, Rice was ordered to avoid all illegal substances, stay away from unauthorized parties, and submit to mandatory monthly testing.

Sources in Texas reportedly stated Rice failed a surprise screening over the weekend after a sample allegedly tested positive for marijuana use.

What made the situation even more serious was the belief that this reportedly was not the first warning Rice had received since entering the special probation program.

Some reports even claimed Rice’s legal team had privately intervened last season to help him avoid having his probation immediately revoked by state officials.

That information reportedly caused the Chiefs organization to completely lose trust after months of defending Rice through nonstop NFL and media pressure surrounding his behavior.

Just two seasons ago, Rice was still viewed as one of the heroes of the Super Bowl LVIII championship run alongside Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City’s explosive offense.

Many Chiefs fans admitted they never imagined the franchise would walk away from such a talented offensive weapon while he was still entering his athletic prime.

However, the story suddenly shifted in a shocking direction only about 12 hours after Kansas City officially announced his release from the organization.

According to several NFL insiders, Rice personally reached out to the New Orleans Saints hoping for one final opportunity to save his NFL career.

Sources close to the situation reportedly said Rice believes New Orleans would provide the best environment for rebuilding both his career and personal life after repeated mistakes.

What shocked the NFL community most were the comments Rice reportedly made during his first private conversation with representatives connected to the Saints organization.

According to multiple reports, Rice is willing to sign for the league minimum while accepting extremely strict behavioral and conduct clauses from New Orleans moving forward.

The former Chiefs star reportedly even suggested a special contract condition allowing the team to withhold his entire salary if he commits another serious mistake.

“I’ve destroyed too many things in my life because of my own stupid decisions. If New Orleans gives me this final opportunity, I’m willing to play without taking a single dollar if I ever repeat the same mistakes again. I don’t want to be remembered as a talent who wasted his entire life.”

Following those comments, NFL social media immediately exploded with thousands of emotional reactions debating whether Rice truly deserves another opportunity to restart his career.

Some people believe he has finally matured after years of painful setbacks, while others still view Rice as a dangerous off field risk for any organization.