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Ravens and former Rutgers running back Ray Rice exits an Atlantic City courtroom with his wife, Janay Palmer, on Thursday.

(A.J. Perez / NJ.com)

MAYS LANDING -- Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice said just one word Thursday morning inside an Atlantic County courtroom, where the former Rutgers football star allowed his attorney to enter a "not guilty" plea to a single count of aggravated assault:

"Present."

The most notable utterances in court came from first assistant prosecutor Diane Ruberton, who detailed a plea deal offered to Rice earlier this week that included probation and anger management training --- and no jail time.

Ruberton told NJ.com that the probation term would run between two and five years, and would be determined by the judge upon sentencing.

And Rice may not even face those penalties if prosecutors and the court accept Rice's application for the state's pretrial intervention (PTI) program. Under the diversion program typically offered to first-time offenders, Rice would get the single charge dropped and would have no conviction on his record up successful completion of PTI.

Rice could also apply to have the arrest expunged once the program -- which typically includes counseling and runs about a year -- is completed.

Rice, dressed in a gray suit, white shirt and yellow tie, remained silent as he exited court as NJ.com offered up questions. He was accompanied by his wife, Janay Palmer, whom Rice is accused of assaulting in an Atlantic City casino last month.

A video obtained by TMZ showed a seemingly unconscious Palmer, who was Rice's fiancee at the time, being dragged out of an elevator. Ruberton told NJ.com that investigators obtained other videos of the incident.

"The victim's input is considered," Ruberton said.

Ruberton added the fact that Rice and Palmer were married after the incident "has no effect on the case."

Rice and Palmer were charged with simple assault, a disorderly persons offense, after Atlantic City police responded to the Revel Casino at 2:52 a.m. on Feb. 15 to investigate an altercation involving the couple. Both were released on summons complaints and the case was referred to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office for review. The charge against Rice was later upgraded and the charge against Palmer was dropped.

Rice is back in court for another hearing on May 29. Ruberton said the plea offer would remain valid at least through the next couple court dates.

Ruberton said prosecutors will assess Rice's PTI application, which he filed after Thursday's hearing. While PTI is run by the court, it requires the prosecution's approval.

Ray Rice arrives at the courthouse: