Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Involving Player the Athlete
The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment on Wednesday evening stating they have knowledge of claims of abuse circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of wide receiver the athlete and were in communication with the NFL.
The organization omitted the name of the player by name in their announcement and said they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.
Claims Shared on Social Media
The woman, who also did not mention the athlete by name, posted a series of photos on social media that appeared to show signs of physical abuse. Jones stated the person involved was the father of her children, and reports indicate she has two children with the football player, whom the team selected in the 2023 draft.
Police Reports Currently Not on File
No police reports were available in Overland Park, Kansas where the incident is said to have taken place.
Player's Recent Off-Field Troubles
Rice missed the first six games of this season due to an league-mandated ban for his role in instigating a multi-vehicle accident on a Texas roadway that resulted in several individuals hurt. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.
Statistically, Rice finished the year with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns as the Kansas City went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in a ten-year span.
