Kansas City Chiefs Confirm Domestic Violence Claims Involving Wide Receiver the Athlete

The NFL franchise issued a statement on Wednesday evening indicating they are aware of claims of abuse made public in social media posts by a ex-partner of player the athlete and were in contact with the NFL.

The organization did not mention the player by name in their statement and stated they would have “no further comment at this time”.

Allegations Shared on Social Media

The woman, who likewise did not name the athlete by name, posted a set of images on Instagram that appeared to show indicators of bodily harm. Jones stated the individual in question was the father of her children, and reports indicate she has kids with Rice, whom the team selected in the second round.

Official Complaints Currently Unavailable

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

Rice's Prior Off-Field Troubles

Rice was absent for the initial part of this season due to an league-mandated ban for his involvement in instigating a crash on a Dallas highway that left multiple people hurt. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to serious offenses.

Statistically, he concluded the year with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five TDs as the Chiefs finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.