Kansas City Chiefs Confirm Domestic Violence Claims Connected to Player the Athlete
The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment Wednesday night stating they are aware of domestic violence allegations circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of wide receiver the athlete and had been in communication with the league office.
The team omitted the name of the player by name in their statement and said they would have “no further comment at this time”.
Allegations Posted on Instagram
The woman, who likewise did not name Rice directly, posted a series of photos on social media that appeared to show signs of physical abuse. Jones stated the individual in question was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has two children with the football player, whom the Chiefs drafted in the second round.
Police Reports Reportedly Not on File
No police reports were available in Overland Park, Kansas where the incident is said to have occurred.
Rice's Recent Off-Field Troubles
Rice was absent for the first six games of this NFL campaign following an NFL suspension for his involvement in instigating a multi-vehicle accident on a Texas roadway that left several individuals hurt. Rice was sentenced a month of incarceration and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to felony charges.
Statistically, Rice concluded the year with 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs went 6-11 and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a ten-year span.
