Chiefs Confirm Domestic Violence Claims Involving Wide Receiver the Athlete

The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment on Wednesday evening indicating they are aware of domestic violence allegations made public in online accounts by a former girlfriend of player Rashee Rice and had been in contact with the league office.

The team omitted the name of the player specifically in their statement and noted they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.

Claims Posted on Social Media

The woman, who likewise did not name Rice by name, shared a series of photos 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 kids with the football player, whom the Chiefs selected in the second round.

Police Reports Currently Unavailable

No police reports were on file in Overland Park, Kansas where the alleged abuse is said to have occurred.

Player's Prior Legal Issues

Rice was absent for the initial part of this NFL campaign due to an league-mandated ban for his involvement in causing a multi-vehicle accident on a Dallas highway that resulted in several individuals hurt. Rice was sentenced a month of incarceration and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to felony charges.

Statistically, Rice concluded the year with 53 catches for 571 yards and five TDs as the Chiefs finished with a losing record and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first occasion in a decade.