The NFL announced Friday that it has concluded its investigation into abuse allegations against Rashee Rice, and the head coach will not face any discipline from the league.
“There was insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the personal conduct policy,” the league said in a statement obtained by NFL.com.
The NFL’s investigation into Rice began in February after Dacoda Jones, Rice’s ex-girlfriend, alleged in a lawsuit that Rice physically assaulted her multiple times over a year and a half, causing injuries that included bleeding and bruising.
Rice’s attorney, Sean Lindsey, said in a statement obtained by The Associated Press that “Mr. Rice would like to thank the NFL for their thorough investigation, and looks forward to the start of the 2026-27 NFL season.”
Rice, 25, missed the first six games of last season following an NFL suspension for his role in a Dallas freeway crash that left multiple people injured during the 2024 season. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation after pleading guilty to third-degree charges of hit-and-run involving serious bodily injury and highway racing. which caused bodily harm.
After returning from his six-game suspension, Rice finished the 2025 season with 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns as Kansas City went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.