Kansas City Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Connected to Wide Receiver Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs issued a statement Wednesday night stating they have knowledge of domestic violence allegations circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of player the athlete and were in communication with the league office.

The team omitted the name of Rice specifically in their announcement and noted they would have “no further comment at this time”.

Allegations Posted on Social Media

The woman, who likewise did not name the athlete by name, shared a set of images on social media that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. Jones stated the person involved was the father of her children, and reports indicate she has two children with the football player, whom the team drafted in the second round.

Official Complaints Currently Unavailable

No police reports were available in the Kansas City suburb where the incident is said to have occurred.

Player's Prior Off-Field Troubles

Rice missed the first six games of this NFL campaign due to an NFL suspension for his role in causing a multi-vehicle accident on a Dallas highway that left several individuals hurt. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to felony charges.

Statistically, he concluded the season with 53 catches for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Kansas City went with a losing record and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first occasion in a decade.