The National Football League has decided that Rashee Rice will not face discipline following abuse allegations made by his ex-girlfriend.
The league has closed its investigation into the Kansas City Chiefs receiver, concluding that he “has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy,” following abuse allegations brought forward by his ex-girlfriend, Dacoda Jones.
Jones, who shares two children with Rice, first surfaced her claims in January through an Instagram post showing alleged injuries and damage inside a home. While she did not name Rice directly, she described the accused as the father of her children and said she had “dealt with abuse for years.” The post was later deleted, but the claims continued to escalate. In February, Jones filed a civil lawsuit in Dallas County seeking more than $1 million in damages. The filing outlined what she described as a pattern of abuse between December 2023 and July 2025, including allegations of physical harm, being locked outside while pregnant, and ongoing control and intimidation.
Rice has not been criminally charged. His attorney, Sean Lindsey, previously pointed to an affidavit Jones allegedly signed stating Rice “did not punch her,” framing the situation as a verbal dispute rather than physical violence.
Following the NFL’s decision, Lindsey said Rice is grateful and “looks forward to the start of the 2026-27 NFL season.”
The Kansas City Chiefs have not issued additional comment beyond acknowledging awareness of the allegations earlier this year.
