NFL clears Rashee Rice of league policy violations after probe into ex-girlfriend's abuse allegations

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The NFL has concluded its investigation into Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice. In a statement, the league said it determined Rice "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy." 

The league also investigated accusations brought by Rice’s ex-girlfriend, Dacoda Jones, and said that case is closed. 

The announcement means the 25-year-old will not face NFL discipline, noting "insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the personal conduct policy."

Rice’s attorney, Sean Lindsey, said in a statement that "Mr. Rice wants to thank the NFL for its thorough investigation and looks forward to the start of the 2026-27 NFL season."

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sept. 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (Reed Hoffmann/AP)

The Chiefs declined to comment after the league’s decision Friday.

In January, Jones posted photos on social media appearing to show bruising and wounds across her body and alleged prolonged domestic abuse. The post did not name Rice or anyone else. However, Jones said her alleged abuser is her children’s father. Jones and Rice share two children.

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In a since-deleted Instagram caption, Jones wrote, "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 eight years, and I’ve had ENOUGH!" 

She said she and Rice split in 2025.

Jones filed a lawsuit in Texas in February. The suit alleges Rice repeatedly committed assault over a 1½-year span beginning