Chiefs State They Are Aware of Alleged Abuse Claims Involving Player the Athlete

The NFL franchise issued a statement on Wednesday evening indicating they have knowledge of domestic violence allegations circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of player Rashee Rice and had been in contact with the NFL.

The organization did not mention the player by name in their announcement and said they would have “no further comment at this time”.

Allegations Shared on Social Media

Dacoda Nichole Jones, who likewise did not name the athlete by name, shared a series of photos on social media that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. Jones stated the person involved was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has kids with the football player, whom the Chiefs selected in the 2023 draft.

Police Reports Currently Not on File

No police reports were available in Overland Park, Kansas where the alleged abuse is said to have occurred.

Player's Prior Off-Field Troubles

Rice was absent for the first six games of this NFL campaign due to an NFL suspension for his involvement in instigating a multi-vehicle accident on a Dallas highway that left multiple people hurt. He was sentenced a month of incarceration and probationary supervision after pleading guilty to serious offenses.

On the field, Rice finished the season with 53 catches for 571 receiving yards and five touchdowns as the Kansas City went with a losing record and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.