Chiefs State They Are Aware of Alleged Abuse Claims Involving Wide Receiver Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment Wednesday night confirming they have knowledge of domestic violence allegations made public in online accounts by a former girlfriend of player Rashee Rice and had been in contact with the league office.

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

Allegations Posted on Social Media

The woman, who also did not mention the athlete directly, shared a set of images on Instagram that seemed to depict signs of physical abuse. Jones did say the individual in question was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has kids with Rice, whom the Chiefs selected in the second round.

Police Reports Reportedly Not on File

No official complaints were available in the Kansas City suburb where the incident is said to have taken place.

Player's Prior Off-Field Troubles

Rice missed the first six games of this NFL campaign due to an NFL suspension for his involvement in instigating a crash on a Texas roadway that resulted in multiple people hurt. He was sentenced a month of incarceration and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.

Statistically, Rice concluded the season with 53 receptions for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Kansas City finished 6-11 and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a decade.