Kansas City Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Involving Player Rashee Rice

The NFL franchise released a comment on Wednesday evening indicating they have knowledge of claims of abuse circulated in social media posts by a ex-partner of wide receiver Rashee Rice and were in communication with the league office.

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

Claims Posted on Social Media

Dacoda Nichole Jones, who also did not mention Rice by name, posted a series of photos on social media that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. Jones did say the individual in question was the father of her children, and it is known she has kids with the football player, whom the team drafted in the second round.

Police Reports Reportedly Unavailable

No police reports were on file in the Kansas City suburb where the alleged abuse is said to have taken place.

Player's Prior Legal Issues

Rice missed the initial part of this season due to an league-mandated ban for his role in causing a crash on a Texas roadway that left several individuals injured. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to felony charges.

Statistically, Rice finished the season with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs finished with a losing record and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.