Kansas City Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Allegations Connected to Player the Athlete

The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment on Wednesday evening stating they are aware of claims of abuse circulated in social media posts by a former girlfriend of player the athlete and were in contact with the league office.

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 Posted on Social Media

The woman, who also did not mention the athlete by name, posted a series of photos on social media that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. Jones did say the individual in question was the father of her children, and reports indicate she has kids with the football player, whom the Chiefs drafted in the second round.

Police Reports Currently Unavailable

No official complaints were available in the Kansas City suburb where the incident is said to have taken place.

Player's Recent Off-Field Troubles

Rice missed the initial part of this NFL campaign following an NFL suspension for his role in causing a multi-vehicle accident on a Dallas highway that resulted in several individuals injured. Rice was sentenced a month of incarceration and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.

On the field, Rice finished the year with 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs finished 6-11 and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first occasion in a decade.