The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Rice got in under the holiday weekend deadline for bad news with his first press conference since being arrested for assaulting his wife, thought it’s hard to call it one. Rice didn’t take questions from reporters, reading a prepared statement only at the advice of his lawyers. “We were blessed to work it out together,” Rice said, sitting alongside his wife Janay. “No relationship is perfect.”

Diehards Line:Rice was able to avoid prosecution on assault charges from an Atlantic City casino incident, after being accepted into a pre-trial intervention program. “I am working every day to be a better husband, a better role model,” Rice said. “I wish me and Janay could take back 30 seconds of our life. ..." Rice made sure to apologize to Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, along with GM Ozzie Newsome and HC John Harbaugh, along with “my fans, kids, everyone who was affected by this situation. ..." While it doesn't sound like Rice or fantasy football owners have much to worry about when it comes to his own team, Rice is still subject to league discipline under the conduct policy. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the Ravens expect a suspension. So stay tuned.