Chiefs State They Are Aware of Alleged Abuse Claims Involving Player Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs issued a statement on Wednesday evening stating they have knowledge of claims of abuse made public in social media posts by a former girlfriend of wide receiver the athlete and were in contact with the NFL.

The team omitted the name of Rice by name in their statement and said they would have “no further comment at this time”.

Claims Posted on Social Media

The woman, who likewise did not name the athlete directly, shared a series of photos on Instagram that seemed to depict signs of physical abuse. She stated the individual in question was the father of her children, and it is known she has two children with Rice, whom the team selected in the second round.

Official Complaints Reportedly Not on File

No police reports were available in Overland Park, Kansas where the alleged abuse is said to have taken place.

Rice's Prior Legal Issues

The receiver missed the initial part of this NFL campaign following an NFL suspension for his role in instigating a crash on a Texas roadway that resulted in several individuals injured. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after entering a guilty plea to serious offenses.

On the field, Rice concluded the year with 53 catches for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Kansas City finished with a losing record and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first occasion in a decade.