Kansas City Chiefs State They Are Aware of Alleged Abuse Claims Involving Wide Receiver Rashee Rice
The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment on Wednesday evening confirming they have knowledge of domestic violence allegations circulated in social media posts by a ex-partner of wide receiver Rashee Rice and had been in contact with the league office.
The team omitted the name of Rice by name in their statement 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 Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse. Jones did say the individual in question was the father of her children, and it is known she has two children with Rice, whom the Chiefs selected in the second round.
Official Complaints Currently Unavailable
No official complaints were on file in the Kansas City suburb where the incident is said to have occurred.
Player's Prior Legal Issues
The receiver was absent for the initial part of this season due to an league-mandated ban for his involvement in instigating a crash on a Texas roadway that left several individuals hurt. Rice was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to serious offenses.
On the field, Rice concluded the year with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs went with a losing record and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a decade.
