BRENDEN RICE NEWS

Joins Raiders' practice squad Rice signed with the Raiders' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The 2024 seventh-round pick from USC was cut from the Seahawks' practice squad Tuesday but has already found a new home in Las Vegas. Rice's last in-game action came with the Chargers in 2024, when he played 13 total snaps (three on offense, 10 on special teams) and failed to record a stat across three contests. Now with the Raiders, he could be elevated to the active roster if Dont'e Thornton (concussion) is unable to play in the Week 14 matchup against the Broncos.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders sign WR Brenden Rice to the practice squad Rice was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

DECEMBER 3 • RAIDERS.COM

Released from practice squad The Seahawks released Rice from the practice squad Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rice was signed to the practice squad Nov. 18 after being cut from the Patriots' practice squad Nov. 11. If the wide receiver clears waivers, he will once again find himself a free agent.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 19 • NESN.COM

Added to Seattle practice squad The Seahawks signed Rice to the practice squad Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rice was cut from New England's practice squad in mid-November and it didn't take him long to find a new home. He has yet to be active this season.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Release Hall Of Famer's Son In Favor Of Running Back Depth The New England Patriots have released Brenden Rice, son of Jerry Rice, in a corresponding move after signing running back Jonathan Ward.

NOVEMBER 11 • NESN.COM

Cut by New England The Patriots cut Rice from the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rice joined the Patriots' practice squad last Tuesday but loses his spot to Jonathan Ward, who joins New England with Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and Terrell Jennings (knee) battling injuries in the backfield.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Pats' practice squad New England signed Rice to its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Patriots released running back Jonathan Ward from their practice squad. Rice didn't make the Chargers' roster this season after they drafted him in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's now getting another shot to prove himself in New England.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots sign son of Hall of Fame wide receiver per reports The New England Patriots have signed wide receiver Brenden Rice to their practice squad, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported. Rice the son o...

NOVEMBER 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Report: Eagles host WR Brenden Rice for a workout The son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice may get his next opportunity in Philadelphia

AUGUST 30 • USATODAY.COM

Set to be dropped Rice is slated to be waived by the Chargers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rice appeared in three of the team's preseason contests, reeling in three catches for 32 yards. The wide receiver appeared in three regular-season contests with Los Angeles in 2024, failing to record any stats while playing three offensive snaps and 10 snaps on special teams. Rice will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there's a solid chance he sticks around as a member of the Chargers' practice squad.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Chargers make first cut in WR Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice The Chargers' full list of roster cutdowns will be out on Tuesday by the deadline. But, the team got to an early start on the roster trimmin...

AUGUST 26 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Son of NFL WR GOAT Jerry Rice Done With Chargers, For Now On Monday, the Los Angeles Chargers waived second-year wideout Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

AUGUST 26 • OUTKICK.COM

Keenan Allen signing may be bad news for the son of Jerry Rice | Sporting News Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice may not have a path to the 53-man roster with Keenan Allen back.

AUGUST 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chargers' Brenden Rice shows that he shouldn't be completely dismissed just yet | Sporting News Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice put himself back into the wide receiver competition on Sunday.

AUGUST 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Justin Herbert dials launch codes to Brenden Rice at Chargers OTAs | 'The Insiders' "The Insiders" discuss the Los Angeles Chargers offseason so far as they begin their organized team activities.

MAY 30 • NFL.COM

Past shoulder issue Rice (shoulder) was spotted participating in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact The 23-year-old finished his 2024 campaign on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury, but his participation in Wednesday's practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Rice appeared in three games during his rookie season, failing to tally any stats across 13 total snaps. Now fully healthy, Rice is expected to compete for a depth role in Los Angeles' wide receiver corps throughout the summer.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 26 • CHARGERS.COM

Limited work in rookie campaign Rice (shoulder) appeared in three regular-season games for the Chargers, but he didn't tally any counting stats.

Impact Rice was selected in the seventh round of the 2024 Draft out of USC and was unable to create any momentum in his first NFL season. After being a healthy inactive in Week 1, he suited up for his first game in Week 3 against the Steelers but only saw snaps on special teams. A couple of weeks later a shoulder injury led to his placement on injured reserve where he stayed for the remainder of the year. Rice will likely have an opportunity in training camp to earn a larger role with the Chargers next season if he can stay healthy in 2025.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to return this week Rice (shoulder) isn't likely to have his practice window opened this week, per Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.

Impact Rice has missed the required four games since landing on injured reserve Nov. 2, but it doesn't appear he's ready to return to practice. The rookie wideout got into only three games prior to suffering the shoulder injury and played just three offensive snaps along with 10 snaps on special teams.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR with shoulder injury The Chargers placed Rice (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Rice was already ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, but he will now be forced to sit for at least the next four regular-season contests. The earliest Rice can return from IR is Week 13 against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 1.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined in Week 9 Rice (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Impact Rice downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to DNPs both Thursday and Friday, suggesting that his shoulder injury may have worsened during the week. Derius Davis and Simi Fehoko could see increased work in the Chargers' wide receiver room with Rice sidelined in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to DNP on Thursday Rice (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Rice was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, but he was unable to see the field Thursday. It's a trend in the wrong direction, but he'll have one more chance Friday to return to practice and give himself a chance to play against the Browns on Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder injury Rice (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Rice was a healthy scratch for the Chargers' Week 8 game against the Saints. It's unclear when he injured his shoulder, but it caused him to be limited during Wednesday's practice session. The rookie seventh-round pick will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation before Sunday's game against the Browns.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE