Kansas City Chiefs State They Are Aware of Alleged Abuse Allegations Connected to Wide Receiver the Athlete

The Kansas City Chiefs issued a statement on Wednesday evening stating they are aware of domestic violence allegations made public in online accounts by a former girlfriend of player the athlete and were in contact with the league office.

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

Claims Shared on Social Media

The woman, who likewise did not name Rice directly, shared a set of images on social media that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. Jones stated the individual in question was the parent of her kids, 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 official complaints were on file in Overland Park, Kansas where the incident is said to have occurred.

Player's Prior Off-Field Troubles

The receiver was absent for the first six games of this NFL campaign following an NFL suspension for his involvement in causing a multi-vehicle accident on a Dallas highway that resulted in several individuals injured. He was sentenced a month of incarceration and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to serious offenses.

On the field, he finished the year with 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first occasion in a decade.