The NFL and Chiefs say they are reviewing allegations of domestic violence against Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.
In a statement Thursday night, the Chiefs said, “The club is aware of the allegations of social media and is in communication with the National Football League.”
The NFL confirmed to FOS in a statement Friday morning that they have been communicating with the Chiefs, and said that it “will be reviewed under the league’s personal conduct policy.”
The NFL’s minimum penalty for violating its domestic violence policy is a six-game suspension.
Earlier Thursday, Dacoda Nichole, Rice’s former partner, released a 14-slide Instagram post alleging she had been a victim of domestic violence. She posted images of bruises and scratches around her face and body as well as pictures of damaged walls and closets.
“I’m so tired of keeping quiet I’m so tired of protecting his image. I’ve been through too much in a span of 8 years and I’ve had ENOUGH! I’ve dealt with abuse for years, me and this man decided to break up a couple months ago and since then it’s been nothing but hell,” Nichole wrote in the caption.
“I’ve protected his image too long and I’m done doing that. It’s time to protect my peace, protect my children and stand up for myself.”
Nichole did not mention Rice by name in her post. It’s unclear if she filed a police report.
The Dallas Police Department told FOS that it is “not our practice to comment on social media posts nor look up individuals by name.” Overland Park, Kansas police told FOS that they responded to a call at Rice’s home in 2024 but no abuse report was filed.
Last July, Rice was sentenced to 30 days of jail time and five years probation after he pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges for his involvement in a March 2024 multicar crash in Dallas. Rice agreed to a six-game suspension from the NFL after the league reportedly considered a suspension of at least 10 games. He served his suspension at the start of the 2025 season.
Rice just wrapped up his third season with the Chiefs and is eligible for an extension this offseason. He was Kansas City’s leader in average receiving yards per game (71.4) and tied for the team lead in receiving touchdowns with five despite playing in only eight games.
