Kansas City Chiefs Acknowledge Alleged Abuse Claims Connected to Player the Athlete

The NFL franchise released a comment on Wednesday evening confirming they have knowledge of claims of abuse made public in online accounts by a former girlfriend of player Rashee Rice and were in communication with the NFL.

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

Allegations Posted on Social Media

Dacoda Nichole Jones, who also did not mention the athlete by name, shared a set of images on social media that seemed to depict signs of physical abuse. Jones stated the person involved was the father of her children, and reports indicate she has two children with Rice, whom the Chiefs selected in the 2023 draft.

Police Reports Currently Not on File

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

Player's Recent Legal Issues

The receiver was absent for the initial part of this NFL campaign due to an league-mandated ban for his involvement in instigating a crash on a Dallas highway that left several individuals injured. He was sentenced a month of incarceration and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.

On the field, Rice finished the year with 53 receptions for 571 receiving yards and five touchdowns as the Kansas City finished with a losing record and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a decade.