The NFL and the Players Association are still haggling over a suspension for Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, with the league initially proposing a ban of at least 10 games.

Disagreement over the length of the suspension will result in a disciplinary hearing scheduled for Sept. 30, according to a report Friday by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero , who added that an accord still could be reached before the Chiefs’ season opener on Sept. 5 against the Chargers.

The 25-year-old Rice is expected to be disciplined under the NFL’s personal conduct policy following his conviction stemming from a high-speed, multi-vehicle crash in Dallas in March of 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice at training camp. AP

He was slapped with a 30-day jail sentence to be served at any point during a

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