Kansas City Chiefs Confirm Alleged Abuse Allegations Connected to Wide Receiver Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment on Wednesday evening confirming they are aware of claims of abuse circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of player Rashee Rice and were in communication with the league office.

The organization omitted the name of Rice specifically in their statement and stated they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.

Allegations Shared on Instagram

The woman, who likewise did not name the athlete directly, shared a set of images on Instagram 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 Rice, whom the team selected in the second round.

Official Complaints Currently Not on File

No police reports were available in Overland Park, Kansas where the incident is said to have taken place.

Player's Recent Legal Issues

The receiver missed the initial part of this NFL campaign following an NFL suspension for his involvement in instigating a crash on a Dallas highway that left several individuals injured. He was given 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.

Statistically, he finished the season with 53 receptions for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Kansas City finished 6-11 and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a ten-year span.