NFL Closes Investigation Into Rice, Finds No Policy Violation
The NFL announced Friday that it wrapped up its investigation into Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice and determined he hasn't violated the league's personal conduct policy. Translation: no suspension, no fines, no discipline coming Rice's way.
The league stated there was "insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the personal conduct policy." Rice's attorney, Sean Lindsey, released a statement saying his client wants to thank the NFL for conducting a thorough investigation and is ready for the 2026-27 season to kick off.
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Back in early January, Dacoda Jones, Rice's former girlfriend, posted photos on Instagram showing bruises and wounds across her body. She alleged years of abuse without naming Rice directly in that post, but made clear the person responsible is the father of her two children with Rice. In that since-deleted post, 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 8 years and I've had ENOUGH!" She added that she and Rice broke up in 2025 and things have been rough since.
The Lawsuit Still Standing
Jones filed a lawsuit in Texas in February that paints a much darker picture. She alleges Rice repeatedly assaulted her during an 18-month span from 2023 to 2025, and claims she was pregnant during many of those alleged incidents. The lawsuit includes serious allegations: "Rice has grabbed, choked, strangled, pushed, thrown, scratched, hit, and headbutted Ms. Jones, as well as hit her with inanimate objects." Jones also specifically alleges that Rice strangled her in December 2023. She's seeking more than $1 million in damages.
While the NFL investigation is closed with no discipline, the legal fight in Texas continues. The Chiefs had no comment on the league's decision Friday. Rice, 25, will be ready to go when the 2026-27 season starts.
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