Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds his teammates to high standards and respects their contributions to victories. He takes it hard when a teammate gets injured, especially if he accidentally becomes involved in the situation.

Rice would obviously benefit from serving a ban this season, and Florio adds a settlement with Dallas prosecutors would be a way to expedite the process. A previous report indicated no Rice trial would occur before December, giving the talented pass catcher a runway to play this season.