Chiefs State They Are Aware of Alleged Abuse Claims Involving Player the Athlete
The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment Wednesday night stating they are aware of domestic violence allegations circulated in social media posts by a former girlfriend of player the athlete and had been in communication with the league office.
The organization did not mention Rice by name in their announcement and said they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.
Allegations Posted on Instagram
The woman, who likewise did not name Rice directly, posted a series of photos on Instagram that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. Jones did say 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 Currently Unavailable
No official complaints were available in the Kansas City suburb where the alleged abuse is said to have taken place.
Player's Prior Off-Field Troubles
The receiver was absent for the initial part of this NFL campaign due to an league-mandated ban for his involvement in causing a crash on a Dallas highway that left several individuals injured. Rice was given 30 days in jail and probationary supervision after pleading guilty to serious offenses.
On the field, he concluded the season with 53 catches for 571 yards and five TDs as the Kansas City went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first occasion in a ten-year span.
