Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is linked to domestic violence allegations.
Dacoda Nicole Jones posted graphic images on her Instagram account that showed bruising and cuts on her face and body. She said that they were from eight years of domestic abuse and that she was tired of keeping quiet about it.
Rice is never named explicitly in the post. Jones said the accusations were against the father of her children. She and Rice had two children together, according to ESPN.
At this time, no police reports have been filed, and it is just on Instagram.
The Chiefs have been made aware of the allegations and released a comment saying, "The club is aware of the allegations on social media and is in communication with the National Football League. We have no further comment at this time."
Here is what you need to know about the domestic assault allegations against Rice.
Rashee Rice allegations
On Wednesday, January 7, Rice's ex-girlfriend posted graphic images to her Instagram.They showed bruising and marks on her body that she says are from sustained domestic abuse by the father of her children.
While Rice was not named in the post, that descriptor about the father of her children is implied to be Rice. The Chiefs issued a statement Thursday acknowledging the accusations.
At this time, no police report has been filed in Dallas or Overland Park, Kansas where the ex-girlfriend alleges the abuse took place.
Who is Rashee Rice's ex-girlfriend?
Rice's ex-girlfriend is Dacoda Nicole Jones. Rice and Jones reportedly have two children together.
Jones posted graphic images on her Instagram account, which alluded to Rice abusing her during their relationship together, though she doesn't ever call him by name and just refers to the offender as the father of her children, which many assume to be Rice.
Rashee Rice Instagram posts
The allegations were originally made on Jones' Instagram. She posted graphic images with a long caption calling out a domestic abuser in her past that she has kept quiet about. Jones does not Rice in the post, but does mention that her abuser is the father of her children.
The Instagram post also shows damage to property, including holes in the wall, and broken light switch covers.
Chiefs statement on Rashee Rice
The Chiefs said they are aware of the allegations and released a comment saying, "The club is aware of the allegations on social media and is in communication with the National Football League. We have no further comment at this time."