Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Involving Player Rashee Rice
The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment Wednesday night stating they have knowledge of claims of abuse made public in online accounts by a former girlfriend of player the athlete and were in contact with the league office.
The team did not mention the player specifically in their announcement and stated they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.
Claims Posted on Instagram
The woman, who also did not mention the athlete 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 parent of her kids, and it is known she has two children with Rice, whom the team drafted in the second round.
Official Complaints Reportedly Not on File
No police reports were on file in Overland Park, Kansas where the incident is said to have taken place.
Rice's Recent Off-Field Troubles
Rice missed the initial part of this season due to an NFL suspension for his involvement in instigating a multi-vehicle accident on a Dallas highway that left multiple people injured. He was given 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 touchdowns as the Kansas City finished with a losing record and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a ten-year span.
