Ray Rice's appeal will likely be postponed until after Robert Mueller completes his investigation into the NFL's pursuit and handling of evidence in his domestic violence incident.

Per the collective bargaining agreement, a hearing date must be set within 10 days of the notice of Rice's appeal, which was filed Sept. 16. If both sides agree to delay a healing, though, the process can be moved back.  

Rice was initially suspended two games for a domestic violence incident involving his then-fiancee at an Atlantic City casino in February. The suspension became indefinite last week after TMZ posted a video that showed Rice striking Janay Rice.