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The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed that they are "aware" of domestic violence allegations against wide receiver Rashee Rice made by an ex-girlfriend in a statement obtained by ESPN on Wednesday (January 7).
"The club is aware of the allegations on social media and is in communication with the National Football League," the Chiefs said. "We have no further comment at this time."
Dacoda Nichole Jones, who has two children with Rice, 25, shared photos on her Instagram account showing bruises and wounds on various parts of her body, alleging that she was abused for numerous years by the father of her children, though not mentioning Rice by name. The Chiefs also didn't mention Rice by name in their statement.
Jones hadn't filed a police report of domestic violence Overland Park, Kansas, or Dallas, Texas, two of the locations where she claims the abuse occurred, as of Thursday (January 8) morning. Rice has dealt with numerous off-field issues during his first three NFL seasons which included a 2024 offseason multi-car crash in Dallas that resulted in him serving a six-game suspension and being sentenced to five years probation and 30 days of jail time that can be served at any point during that span.
Last June, the victim of an alleged assault incident requested not to pursue charges against Rice. The former SMU standout recorded 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns in eight games during the 2025 season.