Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Allegations Connected to Player Rashee Rice

The NFL franchise released a comment Wednesday night stating they have knowledge of domestic violence allegations made public in social media posts by a former girlfriend of wide receiver the athlete and had been in contact with the league office.

The team did not mention Rice by name in their announcement and stated they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.

Allegations Shared on Instagram

The woman, who also did not mention Rice directly, shared a set of images on Instagram that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. She did say the individual in question was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has kids with Rice, whom the team drafted in the second round.

Police Reports Reportedly Not on File

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

Player's Prior Off-Field Troubles

Rice was absent for the initial part of this season due to an NFL suspension for his role in instigating a multi-vehicle accident on a Texas roadway that resulted in multiple people injured. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and probationary supervision after entering a guilty plea to serious offenses.

On the field, he finished the season with 53 catches for 571 receiving yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs finished with a losing record and missed the playoffs for the first time in a ten-year span.