Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Involving Wide Receiver Rashee Rice

The NFL franchise issued a statement on Wednesday evening indicating they are aware of claims of abuse circulated in social media posts by a ex-partner of player Rashee Rice and were in communication with the league office.

The team did not mention the player by name in their announcement and stated they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.

Claims Posted on Social Media

The woman, who likewise did not name the athlete by name, shared a series of photos on Instagram that seemed to depict signs of physical abuse. Jones stated the person involved was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has two children with Rice, whom the Chiefs selected in the second round.

Police Reports Currently Unavailable

No police reports were on file in Overland Park, Kansas where the alleged abuse is said to have occurred.

Player's Recent Legal Issues

Rice was absent for the first six games of this season due to an league-mandated ban for his involvement in causing a crash on a Texas roadway that left several individuals injured. Rice was given a month of incarceration and probationary supervision after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.

Statistically, Rice finished the year with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns as the Kansas City finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.