Chiefs HC Andy Reid addresses multiple off-field issues involving players this offseason

On Wednesday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed multiple off-the-field issues involving players on his team this offseason.

Second-year pro Rashee Rice currently faces charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas highway last month. The receiver also reportedly was suspected of involvement in an alleged assault at a nightclub in Dallas, but police said on Tuesday that Rice will not face charges from that incident.

In a separate incident, Chiefs offensive tackles Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Jason Godrick were arrested Thursday night on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges and released on bond Friday.

Reid was asked during his media availability at Chiefs OTAs on Wednesday what steps he takes to ensure players are making smart decisions outside of the team facility.

"Obviously, stay in touch with them, and you can communicate with them before they leave, make sure they take care of business," Reid said. "Sometimes things happen, and then you've got to work through that."

Rice is currently participating in the Chiefs' offseason workout program -- Kansas City began the OTAs portion of the program this week -- and quarterback Patrick Mahomes said during his availability on Wednesday that a key right now is trying to teach Rice "how to learn from his mistakes."

"Obviously, that was a big mistake, but you have to learn from it, make sure it doesn't happen again and try to do whatever you can to be the best person you can be in society, not only for yourself but for the people around you," Mahomes told reporters. "I think he is doing that. Right now, we're just going to keep doing whatever we can to