Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Allegations Involving Player the Athlete

The Kansas City Chiefs issued a statement Wednesday night confirming they are aware of domestic violence allegations circulated in social media posts by a ex-partner of wide receiver the athlete and were in contact with the NFL.

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

Claims Posted on Social Media

Dacoda Nichole Jones, who also did not mention the athlete directly, shared a series of photos on Instagram that appeared to show indicators of bodily harm. She did say the individual in question was the parent of her kids, and reports indicate she has kids with the football player, whom the Chiefs drafted in the second round.

Official Complaints Currently Unavailable

No official complaints were on file in the Kansas City suburb where the incident is said to have taken place.

Rice's Recent Off-Field Troubles

The receiver was absent for the first six games of this season following an NFL suspension for his role in causing a crash on a Dallas highway that resulted in multiple people injured. He was sentenced a month of incarceration and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to felony charges.

Statistically, Rice concluded the year with 53 receptions for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Kansas City finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.