Ray Rice Hits Big City After NFL Appeal Win

Former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice is putting himself back into the public spotlight after popping up at a New York nightclub this past weekend.

According to reports, Mr. Rice spent some time in Manhattan amongst fans.

Rice hit up Bounce Sporting Club in Manhattan late Saturday night/early Sunday morning — where he posed for pics with fans and chatted with anyone who approached him. One source tells us Janay was with Ray at the club — though we can’t confirm that yet. (TMZ)

Check out the details of Rice’s dismissed appeal right here…

According to reports, U.S. District Judge Barbara S. Jones revealed her decision to side with Rice in his appeal request Friday (November 28).

“In this arbitration, the NFL argues that Commissioner Goodell was misled when he disciplined Rice the first time. Because, after careful consideration of all of the evidence, I am not persuaded that Rice lied to, or misled, the NFL at his June interview, I find that the indefinite suspension was an abuse of discretion and must be vacated,” Jones’ decision stated. (ESPN)

Immediately following the decision, Rice spoke out in a statement.

“I would like to thank Judge Barbara Jones, the NFL Players Association, my attorneys, agents, advisors, family, friends and fans — but most importantly, my wife Janay. I made an inexcusable mistake and accept full responsibility for my actions.” (Statement)

Speculation on whether Rice would make it to an NFL playing field this season developed after the decision went public.

“If a team wanted to sign him and put him on the field that could happen but we’re not expecting that to occur any time soon,” CNN’s Rachel Nichols said. “If you’re a team that needs a running back, are you going to sign Ray Rice knowing the backlash against him, knowing how people in the public feel about it?” (CNN)