Kansas City Chiefs Acknowledge Alleged Abuse Claims Connected to Player Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs issued a statement Wednesday night confirming they are aware of claims of abuse circulated in social media posts by a former girlfriend of wide receiver the athlete and had been in communication with the NFL.

The team omitted the name of Rice by name in their announcement and said they would have “no further comment at this time”.

Claims Posted on Instagram

Dacoda Nichole Jones, who also did not mention Rice by name, posted a series of photos on Instagram that appeared to show indicators of bodily harm. She stated the individual in question was the father of her children, and it is known she has kids with Rice, whom the team drafted in the 2023 draft.

Official Complaints Currently Not on File

No official complaints were on file in the Kansas City suburb where the alleged abuse is said to have occurred.

Player's Prior Legal Issues

Rice missed the first six games of this NFL campaign due to an NFL suspension for his role in causing a crash on a Texas roadway that left several individuals injured. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and probationary supervision after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.

On the field, Rice finished the season with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five TDs as the Kansas City went 6-11 and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first occasion in a decade.