Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice sued by ex-girlfriend alleging repeated assault
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is facing a civil lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend alleging he repeatedly assaulted her over an 18-month period.
Allegations of physical abuse
Dacoda Jones filed the suit in Texas on Monday, seeking more than $1m in damages for alleged incidents occurring between 2023 and 2025.
Jones claims the NFL player exhibited a history of abusive behaviour in both Texas and Missouri, stating she was pregnant during several of the alleged assaults.
The filing accuses Rice of strangulation in December 2023 and details various forms of physical violence.
“Rice has grabbed, choked, strangled, pushed, thrown, scratched, hit, and headbutted Ms. Jones, as well as hit her with inanimate objects,” the lawsuit states.
It is further alleged that the 24-year-old punched walls, destroyed furniture and locked Jones out of their shared apartment at night.
Jones is claiming damages for physical pain, mental anguish, disfigurement and medical care costs.
NFL and team response
The Super Bowl champions confirmed they are aware of the legal filing and are communicating with the league office.
“The matter remains under review,” the NFL stated on Wednesday.
League officials had previously indicated they would investigate claims after Jones posted photos of alleged injuries on social media last month.
In a since-deleted Instagram post, Jones wrote: “I’m so tired of keeping quiet I’m so tired of protecting his image.”
Representatives for Rice have not yet responded to requests for comment.
Previous legal issues
This lawsuit adds to significant off-field legal trouble for the former SMU standout.
Rice pleaded guilty in 2025 to felony collision charges following a high-speed multi-car crash in Dallas the previous year.
He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after admitting to driving at 119mph before the collision.
The wide receiver served a six-game suspension last season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy regarding that incident.