The NFL’s decision making when it comes to holding their players accountable for off-the-field actions has been under scrutiny for years. Drug charges, domestic assaults, DUIs, and so many legal issues seem to get their own punishment from the league (or lack there of one).
However, one recent decision by the league has fans completely shocked.
Feb 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at the Super Bowl LIX host committee handoff press conference. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at the Super Bowl LIX host committee handoff press conference. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
NFL Won’t Punish Rashee Rice After Beating Ex-Girlfriend
According to EPSN’s Adam Schefter:
NFL concluded today that Chiefs WR Rashee Rice “has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy” and the investigation into accusations from his former girlfriend is now closed; there will be no discipline at this time.
Statement from his attorney Sean Lindsey: “Mr. Rice wants to thank the NFL for their thorough investigation, and looks forward to the start of the 2026-27 NFL season.”
In February, Rice’s ex-girlfriend filed a lawsuit claiming he had physically assaulted her for nearly two years (December 2023 to July 2025). Dacoda Jones, Rice’s ex-girlfriend, claimed she was choked, strangled, and head-butted her. The civil lawsuit still remains and she is seeking $1 million in damages.
The suit later goes on to accuse Rice of the following actions:
Grabbing
Pushing,
Scratching
Striking Jones with inanimate objects
Destroying property
Punching walls
Locking her out of her own home
When fans saw the NFL won’t be punishing Rashee Rice, they immediately reacted online.
NFL Fans Irate That Rashee Rice Won’t Face Punishment
NFL Chiefs Rashee Rice
Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs for yards after the catch against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
He can’t keep getting away with this
— DMVFootballGuy (@DMVFootballGuy) April 3, 2026
Sounds like we need to rethink the personal conduct policy 😭
— Ynosports (@ynosports) April 3, 2026
lol, these leagues are hilarious. Talk about the bible and gay pride and you are out!
— Bullish Bugger (@MoneyTree32) April 3, 2026
The league will do anything to protect the chiefs. pic.twitter.com/9UzeQO8mxZ
— OmegaRecon (@OmegaRecon) April 3, 2026
This was not the first time Rice was facing punishment. Just last year he was suspended six games stemming from a guilty plea to charges following a 2024 high-speed hit-and-run causing injuries.
Fans are clearly sick of players getting away with off-the-field crimes with little to no punishment.
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