Chiefs State They Are Aware of Alleged Abuse Allegations Involving Wide Receiver the Athlete

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

The team did not mention the player by name in their announcement and said they would have “no further comment at this time”.

Allegations Shared on Instagram

The woman, who likewise did not name Rice by name, shared a set of images on social media that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. She stated the person involved was the father of her children, and reports indicate she has two children with Rice, whom the Chiefs drafted in the 2023 draft.

Police Reports Reportedly Not on File

No official complaints were on file in Overland Park, Kansas where the incident is said to have taken place.

Player's Recent Legal Issues

Rice was absent for the first six games of this NFL campaign following an league-mandated ban for his involvement in causing a crash on a Dallas highway that resulted in several individuals injured. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to serious offenses.

On the field, Rice concluded the year with 53 catches for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Chiefs went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first occasion in a decade.