Chiefs Player Rashee Rice Faces Domestic Violence Lawsuit from Ex-Girlfriend

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is being sued by his former girlfriend who claims he physically abused her over 18 months. Dacoda Jones is seeking over $1 million in damages, alleging multiple assaults that caused injuries including bleeding and bruising.

A former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has filed a million-dollar lawsuit claiming the NFL player repeatedly physically abused her during their relationship spanning a year and a half.

Dacoda Jones filed the legal action Monday in Dallas County court, seeking more than $1 million in damages. The lawsuit follows domestic violence accusations Jones made on social media last month. According to court documents, the alleged attacks occurred at residences in both Dallas and the Kansas City suburbs.

The legal filing claims Rice strangled Jones in December 2023 following what the lawsuit describes as an “escalation in violent behavior.” Jones alleges the abuse continued throughout their relationship until July 2025. It remains unclear whether law enforcement was ever contacted regarding these alleged incidents, as Jones’ legal representative has not responded to media inquiries.

According to the court documents, Rice allegedly “grabbed, choked, strangled, pushed, thrown, scratched, hit, and headbutted” Jones, while also striking her with various objects. The lawsuit further alleges Rice damaged property by throwing items, punching walls and destroying furniture. Many of these incidents allegedly occurred while Jones was expecting, as she has two children with Rice.

The lawsuit states Jones suffered “bleeding, swelling, bruising and other pain and physical injury” as a result of the alleged assaults.

Representatives for Rice have not returned requests for comment, and his legal counsel has also remained silent on the matter.

The Chiefs organization acknowledged awareness of the lawsuit and confirmed ongoing communication with the NFL regarding the situation. League officials stated the matter is currently under investigation.

This legal trouble adds to Rice’s recent issues with the law. He sat out the season’s first six games due to an NFL suspension related to his involvement in a high-speed Dallas freeway collision that injured multiple people during the 2024 offseason. Rice received a 30-day jail sentence and five years of probation after entering guilty pleas to felony charges including collision causing serious bodily injury and highway racing resulting in bodily harm.

Despite missing nearly half the season, Rice managed 53 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns. However, Kansas City struggled to a disappointing 6-11 record, marking their first playoff absence in ten years.