Chiefs Acknowledge Domestic Violence Claims Connected to Player Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs issued a statement on Wednesday evening stating they have knowledge of claims of abuse circulated in social media posts by a ex-partner of player the athlete and had been in communication with the NFL.

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

Claims Shared on Instagram

The woman, who likewise did not name Rice by name, shared a series of photos on social media that appeared to show signs of physical abuse. Jones did say the individual in question was the parent of her kids, and reports indicate she has kids with the football player, whom the team selected in the second round.

Police Reports Currently Unavailable

No official complaints were on file in Overland Park, Kansas where the incident is said to have taken place.

Player's Prior Off-Field Troubles

The receiver missed the first six games of this NFL campaign following an NFL suspension for his involvement in causing a crash on a Dallas highway that resulted in several individuals injured. Rice was given 30 days in jail and probationary supervision after pleading guilty to felony charges.

Statistically, Rice concluded the season with 53 catches for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Chiefs finished with a losing record and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a decade.