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Monty Rice forces the Jabari Small fumble | Saints-Titans Highlights | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 3 New Orleans Saints linebacker Monty Rice forces the fumble on Jabari Small and Saints safety Millard Bradford gets the fumble recovery again...

AUGUST 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Monty Rice on Saints LB room, defensive competition | Saints Training Camp 2024 New Orleans Saints linebacker Monty Rice speaks to the media following Day 14 of New Orleans Saints Training Camp 2024 at the University of...

AUGUST 12 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

The Tennessean A third-year player and a former third-round pick, linebacker Monty Rice is still vying for a role in the Tennessee Titans' defense.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Position Battle Spotlight: Mike Vrabel Pits Monty Rice Against Jack Gibbens for LB2 The Tennessee Titans will have veteran Azeez Al-Shaair as their top linebacker, but according to Mike Vrabel, Monty Rice and Jack Gibbens wi...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Position Battle Spotlight: Mike Vrabel Pits Monty Rice Against Jack Gibbens for LB2 The Tennessee Titans will have veteran Azeez Al-Shaair as their top linebacker, but according to Mike Vrabel, Monty Rice and Jack Gibbens wi...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Monty Rice, Tennessee Titans, Linebacker Monty Rice is a 6-1, 227-pound Inside Linebacker from Madison, AL.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Titans LB Monty Rice Under Pressure as Mike Vrabel Calls for 'Consistency' The Tennessee Titans third-year linebacker has a great chance to take a starting role on the defense in 2023, but Monty Rice will have to pr...

JUNE 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Titans' Monty Rice chooses violence in reply to tweet about his coverage Titans LB Monty Rice is not trying to hear any semblance of criticism about his coverage skills.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Records 13 tackles in loss Rice registered 13 tackles (eight solo) in Thursday's 27-13 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Rice was all over the field Thursday, recording a season-high 13 tackles while playing 82 percent of the defensive snaps. Since David Long (elbow) went down in Week 13, Rice has seen a significant increase in usage, producing 39 tackles and a pass deflection over the last four contests. The linebacker will in all likelihood remain busy in the Titans' regular season finale against the Jaguars in Week 18.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Titans with nine stops Rice racked up nine tackles (seven solo) Saturday in a Week 16 loss to Houston.

Impact Rice finished with his second-highest tackle total of the season, three behind his 12 stops Week 14 against the Jaguars. The second-year linebacker has seen an increased role over the past two weeks, playing 120 total defensive snaps over the pair of contests. His surge in opportunity has coincided with David Long's (hamstring) placement on IR.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adds 12 tackles in loss Rice posted 12 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Rice started at inside linebacker Sunday after David Long landed on injured reserve with an elbow injury sustained Week 13 against Philadelphia. With Zach Cunningham (elbow) also still on IR, the 23-year-old Rice finished with a team high in tackles despite playing eight fewer defensive snaps than fellow linebacker Dylan Cole (59) in Week 14. Rice has now totaled 19 tackles while stepping into a larger role over the past two games, and he's likely to continue seeing prominent usage Week 15 against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

We Didn't Execute Our Keys | Monty Rice Media Availability Titans LB Monty Rice addresses reporters during a Live Postgame Press Conference on Sunday after the Week 14 game against the Jacksonville J...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

LB Monty Rice What did they do that gave you guys trouble?

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Tallies seven tackles Rice recorded seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Eages.

Impact One of Rice's seven tackles was for a loss. He tied a season-high with his tackle total, as he also recorded that many in Week 10 against the Broncos. The 23-year-old did his damage in just 26 defensive snaps (36 percent).

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Tennessee activated Rice (Achilles) to its active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Washington, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rice began the season on the reserve/PUP list as he tended to an Achilles injury, but it now appears he could play again as soon as Week 5 at the Commanders. With Zach Cunningham (elbow) out, Rice could be in for a significant role if Sunday's game is indeed his first back.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return The Titans designated Rice (Achilles) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rice will now have a 21-day window to practice and return to Tennessee's active roster, or else he will be forced to land on season-ending IR. The 2021 third-round pick recorded 36 tackles and one pass defended before missing the final six games of last year with an Achilles injury. Rice will be eligible to suit up again starting with this Sunday's game against Washington.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Offenses struggle during Titans-Cardinals joint workout

The Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals tried to make the most of their one practice against each other on Wednesday

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans LB Monty Rice Is Ready To Make Sophomore Leap When the Tennessee Titans drafted former Georgia linebacker Monty Rice with the No. 92 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft...

JULY 28, 2022 • BROADWAYSPORTSMEDIA.COM

Three Placed on PUP List Ahead of Training Camp Linebacker Monty Rice is still not recovered from an Achilles injury he sustained late last season. Tommy Hudson and Caleb Shudak were hurt...

JULY 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tennessee Titans bring back DB Joshua Kalu; LB Monty Rice, TE Tommy Hudson placed on PUP The Tennessee Titans announced five roster moves Saturday ahead of training camp, which begins Wednesday.

JULY 23, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Shifts to PUP list Rice (Achilles) was placed on the PUP list Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Rice missed the final six games of 2021 with the Achilles injury, and he remains sidelined for the start of training camp this year. It's unclear if the 2021 third-round pick is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Giants on Sept. 11.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with Achilles injury Rice is dealing with an Achilles injury during mandatory minicamp, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact Rice missed the final six games of his rookie campaign -- including the Titans' playoff loss to the Bengals -- due to what was initially diagnosed as an ankle injury. However, Kuharsky relays that the 2021 third-round pick is actually dealing with an Achilles injury, which may put his status for the start of the 2022 campaign in jeopardy.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to injured reserve Rice (ankle) was shifted from the reserve/COVID-19 list to injured reserve Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Rice has been on injured reserve since late November before landing on the COVID-19 list last week, and he's now back on IR after clearing the league's virus protocols. It's unclear if the rookie third-round pick will have a chance to return during the playoffs for Tennessee.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to reserve/COVID-19 Rice (ankle) was moved to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact The rookie linebacker was already on injured reserve with an ankle injury, but he will now be away from the team for the time being after testing positive for COVID-19. Rice is not expected to play regardless of illness status in Week 18, allowing David Long and Jayon Brown to continue seeing increased opportunities.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE