Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Involving Player Rashee Rice

The NFL franchise issued a statement Wednesday night indicating they are aware of domestic violence allegations circulated in social media posts by a ex-partner of wide receiver the athlete and had been in contact with the league office.

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

Claims Posted on Instagram

The woman, who likewise did not name Rice by name, posted a series of photos on social media that appeared to show signs of physical abuse. She did say the person involved was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has kids with Rice, whom the Chiefs 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 occurred.

Player's Recent Off-Field Troubles

The receiver was absent for the first six games of this NFL campaign due to an league-mandated ban for his involvement in instigating a crash on a Dallas highway that left multiple people hurt. He was given 30 days in jail and probationary supervision after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.

On the field, he finished the year with 53 catches for 571 yards and five TDs as the Chiefs went with a losing record and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first occasion in a decade.