The Kansas City Chiefs said in a statement Wednesday that they are aware of allegations of domestic violence made in a series of social media posts by wide receiver Rashee Rice’s ex-girlfriend and have been in communication with the NFL.
The Chiefs did not mention Rice by name in their statement and said they would have “no further comment at this time.”
Dacoda Nichole Jones also did not mention Rice by name when she posted a series of photos on Instagram earlier in the day that appeared to show signs of physical abuse.
Jones said the person involved is the father of her children, and the woman has two children with Rice, who the Chiefs selected in the second round of the 2023 draft.
Police reports were not available in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, Kansas, where Jones alleges the abuse occurred.
“The club is aware of the accusations on social networks and is in communication with the National Football League,” the manager’s statement said. “We have no further comment at this time.”
Rice missed the first six games of the season after being suspended by the NFL for his role in causing an accident on a Dallas freeway that left multiple people injured during the 2024 offseason.
Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation after pleading guilty to third-degree felony counts of hit-and-run involving serious bodily injury and speeding with bodily injury.
Rice finished with 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns as Kansas City went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.