Chiefs Confirm Alleged Abuse Claims Involving Player the Athlete
The NFL franchise released a comment on Wednesday evening stating they are aware of claims of abuse circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of player Rashee Rice and had been in contact with the league office.
The team omitted the name of the player specifically in their statement and stated they would have “no further comment at this time”.
Allegations Posted on Instagram
Dacoda Nichole Jones, who also did not mention Rice by name, shared a set of images on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse. Jones did say the person involved was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has kids with the football player, whom the Chiefs selected in the second round.
Official Complaints Currently Unavailable
No police reports were on file in Overland Park, Kansas where the incident is said to have taken place.
Player's Recent Legal Issues
The receiver missed the first six games of this NFL campaign following an NFL suspension for his role in causing a crash on a Texas roadway that left several individuals hurt. Rice was sentenced a month of incarceration and probationary supervision after pleading guilty to felony charges.
On the field, he concluded the year with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five TDs as the Chiefs went 6-11 and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first occasion in a decade.
