The Kansas City Chiefs have confirmed they are aware of domestic violence allegations made against wide receiver Rashee Rice in a series of social media posts by his former girlfriend. In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the team said they had been in communication with the National Football League (NFL) regarding the matter but declined to provide further comment at this time.
Dacoda Nichole Jones, the mother of two of Rice’s children, posted several images on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse. Although she did not name Rice directly, she identified the perpetrator as the father of her children. The alleged incidents are said to have taken place in Overland Park, Kansas, but no police reports have been filed in the suburb.
This is not the first off-field issue for Rice, 24, who missed the first six games of the 2024 season after being suspended by the NFL for his role in a high-speed car crash on a Dallas highway. The incident left multiple people injured and resulted in Rice pleading guilty to third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years’ probation.
Rice had a relatively modest season in 2024, recording 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns. The Chiefs finished with a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
