Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Connected to Wide Receiver Rashee Rice
The NFL franchise released a comment Wednesday night confirming they are aware of claims of abuse circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of wide receiver the athlete and had been in contact with the league office.
The organization did not mention the player specifically in their statement and noted they would have “no further comment at this time”.
Claims Posted on Social Media
The woman, who likewise did not name Rice by name, posted a set of images on Instagram that seemed to depict signs of physical abuse. She did say the person involved was the father of her children, and reports indicate she has kids with the football player, whom the team selected in the 2023 draft.
Police Reports Currently 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 season due to an league-mandated ban for his role in instigating a multi-vehicle accident on a Dallas highway that left several individuals injured. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.
On the field, he finished the year with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns as the Kansas City went 6-11 and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a ten-year span.
