NFL probe finds no reason to discipline Chiefs' Rice
Why it matters: Rashee Rice will not face discipline from the NFL for domestic violence allegations, allowing him to play in the 2026-27 NFL season.
- The NFL announced it found "insufficient evidence" to discipline Rashee Rice for alleged personal conduct policy violations, closing its investigation into accusations from Dacoda Jones.
- Dacoda Jones filed a lawsuit in Texas seeking over $1 million, alleging Rice repeatedly assaulted her from 2023 to 2025, including strangulation, and previously posted graphic photos on Instagram detailing years of abuse by the father of her children.
- Sean Lindsey, Rice's attorney, stated that Jones previously attested under perjury in October 2025 that Rice did not punch her, despite her later lawsuit alleging numerous physical assaults.
- Rashee Rice was separately sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years' probation in July for his role in a March 2024 multicar crash where he was driving 119 mph and fled the scene.
The NFL has concluded its investigation into Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, determining there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the personal conduct policy regarding abuse allegations from his former girlfriend, Dacoda Jones. This decision comes despite Jones's detailed lawsuit alleging repeated assaults and a since-deleted Instagram post, while Rice's attorney cited a sworn affidavit from Jones stating he did not punch her. Separately, Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years' probation for his role in a high-speed multicar crash in March 2024.
