The Facts: Per multiple sources, Rice has filed a grievance against the Ravens challenging the team’s decision to terminate his contract on September 8.
Diehards Line:The Ravens cut Rice within hours after the video emerged of Rice striking his then-fiancée (now wife) in the head in an Atlantic City elevator. Rice’s position is that the Collective Bargaining Agreement permits one punishment for infraction. In July, the NFL suspended Rice two games for the assault. Then, immediately after the video surfaced, the Ravens cut Rice and the NFL suspended him indefinitely. If successful on both grievances, Rice would be eligible to receive $3.52 million from the Ravens. That’s the amount he would have earned if reinstated as of Week 3 of the regular season. Rice’s grievance against the NFL has been set for November 5 and 6. It’s unknown when the grievance against the Ravens will be resolved. ... Stay tuned.