The Kansas City Chiefs have acknowledged domestic violence allegations against wide receiver Rashee Rice, following a social media post by his former girlfriend. In a statement on Wednesday, the team confirmed they are aware of the claims and have communicated with the NFL, but declined further comment.
Dacoda Nichole Jones, the mother of Rice's two children, posted a series of photos on Instagram appearing to show signs of physical abuse. While she did not name Rice directly, she identified the alleged perpetrator as the father of her children. No police reports have been filed in Overland Park, Kansas, where the abuse is said to have occurred.
Rice, a second-round draft pick in 2023, missed the first six games of the 2024 season due to an NFL suspension for his involvement in a high-speed car crash on a Dallas highway that injured multiple people. He pleaded guilty to third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury, receiving a 30-day jail sentence and five years' probation.
On the field, Rice recorded 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns in the 2024 season, as the Chiefs finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
