Ex-Girlfriend Sues Chiefs Player for Alleged Assault

Dacoda Jones claims Rashee Rice physically abused her over a year and a half relationship

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Dacoda Jones, the former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Rice physically assaulted her multiple times over the course of their year and a half relationship, causing injuries including bleeding and bruising. Jones is seeking over $1 million in damages.

Why it matters

This lawsuit raises serious allegations of domestic violence against a high-profile NFL player, which could have significant implications for Rice's career and the Chiefs organization if the claims are substantiated. Domestic violence remains an ongoing issue in professional sports that leagues and teams continue to grapple with.

The details

In the lawsuit filed in Dallas County, Texas, Jones accuses Rice of strangling her in December 2023 after an "escalation in violent behavior" and that he continued to assault her through July 2025. The lawsuit alleges Rice "grabbed, choked, strangled, pushed, thrown, scratched, hit, and headbutted" Jones, in addition to hitting her with objects and damaging property. Many of the incidents allegedly occurred when Jones, who has two children with Rice, was pregnant.

  • The alleged assaults took place between December 2023 and July 2025.
  • Jones filed the lawsuit on February 19, 2026.

The players

Dacoda Jones

The former girlfriend of Rashee Rice who is suing him for over $1 million, alleging he physically assaulted her multiple times during their relationship.

Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who is being sued by his former girlfriend for alleged physical abuse over the course of their year and a half relationship.

Kansas City Chiefs

The NFL team that employs Rashee Rice, who is facing a lawsuit from his former girlfriend over alleged domestic violence incidents.

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What’s next

The NFL is currently reviewing the matter, and the outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for Rice's future with the Chiefs.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence in professional sports and the need for leagues, teams, and the legal system to thoroughly investigate such allegations and hold players accountable if the claims are substantiated.