Kansas City Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Involving Wide Receiver the Athlete

The Kansas City Chiefs issued a statement Wednesday night stating they are aware of claims of abuse made public in social media posts by a ex-partner of wide receiver Rashee Rice and had been in contact with the NFL.

The organization omitted the name of the player by name in their announcement and said they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.

Allegations Shared on Social Media

The woman, who likewise did not name the athlete directly, shared a set of images on social media that appeared to show indicators of bodily harm. Jones stated the individual in question was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has kids with the football player, whom the team selected in the 2023 draft.

Official Complaints Reportedly Unavailable

No official complaints were available in the Kansas City suburb where the alleged abuse is said to have occurred.

Rice's Recent Legal Issues

Rice missed the first six games of this NFL campaign due to an league-mandated ban for his role in instigating a crash on a Dallas highway that left multiple people hurt. He was sentenced a month of incarceration and probationary supervision after pleading guilty to serious offenses.

On the field, he finished the year with 53 receptions for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Chiefs went with a losing record and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.