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The accusations originated from a public Instagram post by Rashee Rice's ex-girlfriend, identified in reports as Dacoda Nichole Jones.
The Kansas City Chiefs have released a statement amid serious domestic violence allegations against wide receiver Rashee Rice, stemming from social media posts by his ex-girlfriend. The statement did not directly name Rice or provide details about the claims, reflecting a cautious approach as the matter unfolds.
Statement by the Kansas City Chiefs amid Rashee Rice's domestic violence allegations
The Chiefs released a brief official statement addressing the circulating allegations. "The club is aware of the allegations on social media and is in communication with the National Football League," the team said. "We have no further comment at this time."
What are the allegations against Rashee Rice?
The accusations originated from a public Instagram post made on January 7 by Rice's ex-girlfriend, identified in reports as Dacoda Nichole Jones (also referred to as Dacoda Jones). She shared photos of injuries and described enduring abuse over several years, alleging it spanned much of their eight-year relationship.
It is to be noted that neither the post nor the Chiefs' response explicitly named Rice, but multiple sources connected the allegations directly to the 25-year-old wide receiver. As of January 8, no criminal charges have been filed in connection with these claims.
Has Rashee Rice been charged or responded?
Rashee Rice has not publicly commented on the allegations. Authorities have not announced any charges related to the domestic violence claims. The NFL has not issued an immediate response beyond the Chiefs' note that they are in communication with the league.
This development adds to Rice's off-field challenges, coming after he served a six-game suspension at the start of the 2025 season for his role in a high-speed car crash in March 2024 that led to injuries and legal consequences.
What was Rashee Rice's previous suspension for?
In 2025, the NFL suspended Rice for the first six games of the regular season due to violating the league's personal conduct policy. The punishment stemmed from a multi-car crash in Dallas, where Rice was accused of racing another vehicle, causing a chain-reaction accident.
He accepted responsibility earlier and returned to play after the suspension, contributing to the Chiefs' offense before these new allegations surfaced.
What happens next for Rice and the Chiefs?
The NFL typically investigates personal conduct matters thoroughly, which could lead to further discipline if the allegations are substantiated. For now, Rice remains on the active roster with no indicated changes to his status.
The Chiefs, focused on their season goals, are likely to let the league handle any potential review while avoiding additional public statements.
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