An Instagram post shared last week by the ex-girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice that included allegations of abuse has since been deleted.
Dacoda Nichole Jones, who shares two children with Rice, removed the post days after it was published, per The New York Post.
The original upload featured a carousel of images showing bruises and visible marks on her face and body, along with a caption alleging years of abuse. Jones did not name her alleged abuser, but wrote that the person she was describing is the father of her children.
In the caption, Jones said she had “dealt with abuse for years” and claimed that after she and Rice broke up a few months ago, her life became “nothing but hell.” She explained her decision to speak publicly by writing that she was “so tired of protecting his image,” adding that it was time to “protect my peace, protect my children and stand up for myself.”
Jones’ post also included allegations of property damage and controlling behavior. She claimed her former partner showed up uninvited to her home, destroyed her belongings, and locked her outside in cold weather while she was pregnant.
She further alleged that she and her children were left in Kansas without support following their separation.
The deletion followed brief responses from both the Chiefs and the NFL. In a statement released last week, the team said it was aware of “allegations on social media” and confirmed it was in communication with the league, adding, “We have no further comment at this time.”
The Chiefs did not identify Rice by name.
As of this writing, no police reports related to domestic violence have been filed in Overland Park, Kansas, or Dallas—two locations Jones referenced in her post. There have been no legal proceedings announced related to the allegations.
Rice has not publicly addressed the deleted post. The New York Post reported that it reached out to Rice’s agents—C.J. Laboy, Quincy Peyton, and Alexis Ramos—but neither they nor Rice provided comment.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. In the U.S., the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential support 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or by texting START to 88788.
