Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Faces No Discipline After NFL Abuse Probe

The league found no evidence that Rice violated the personal conduct policy.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:04pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of navy, green, and orange colors representing the deconstructed action on the field.The NFL's investigation into abuse allegations against Chiefs player Rashee Rice exposes the league's complex and often opaque process for handling player conduct issues.Wichita Today

The NFL has closed its investigation into abuse allegations made against Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice by his former girlfriend, Dacoda Jones. The league said it found no evidence that Rice violated the league's personal conduct policy, and he will face no discipline.

Why it matters

The NFL has faced criticism in the past for its handling of domestic violence cases, so the league's decision not to punish Rice despite the allegations will likely be closely scrutinized. The case also highlights the ongoing challenges the league faces in balancing player discipline with due process.

The details

According to reports, Jones made allegations of abuse against Rice in January, providing photos that showed bruises and wounds on her body. Jones said the abuse had gone on for years, though she did not name Rice directly in her posts. Jones is currently suing Rice in Texas for over $1 million, alleging he repeatedly assaulted her from 2023 to 2025. Rice and Jones have two children together.

  • In January 2026, Dacoda Jones made abuse allegations against Rashee Rice.
  • The NFL investigation into the allegations was closed in April 2026.

The players

Rashee Rice

A wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs who was the subject of abuse allegations by his former girlfriend.

Dacoda Jones

Rashee Rice's former girlfriend who alleged he repeatedly assaulted her from 2023 to 2025 and is suing him for over $1 million.

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What’s next

The civil lawsuit filed by Dacoda Jones against Rashee Rice in Texas is ongoing.

The takeaway

The NFL's decision not to discipline Rashee Rice despite the abuse allegations highlights the ongoing challenges the league faces in balancing player discipline with due process. The case will likely be closely watched as it moves forward.