Brenden Rice - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Packers just handed Jerry Rice's son a golden opportunity The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

MAY 14 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Packers Sign Son of Hall of Fame Receiver (Who Had Legendary Fumble) The Green Bay Packers claimed Brenden Rice, the son of perhaps the greatest receiver in NFL history, Jerry Rice, off waivers from the Raider...

MAY 13 • SI.COM

Claimed by Packers Green Bay claimed Rice off waivers on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rice was waived by the Raiders on Monday and now gets a fresh start in the Packers' wide receiver corps, which saw Romeo Doubs (signed by New England) and Dontayvion Wicks (dealt to Philadelphia) depart this offseason. A 2024 seventh-round pick, Rice was initially selected by the Chargers, with whom he combined for 10 offensive snaps across three regular-season games as a rookie. He was cut by Los Angeles in 2025 and then spent time on the practice squads of the Patriots, Seahawks and Raiders.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Las Vegas The Raiders waived Rice on Monday.

Impact Rice joined the Raiders' practice squad in early December, finishing the season without being elevated to the active roster. The wide receiver signed a reserve/future deal with the team in early January, but will not get to remain for training camp. If Rice is not claimed during the waiver period, he will become a free agent and be able to sign with any team he wishes.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders sign LB Cameron McGrone In a corresponding move, the team waived WR Brenden Rice.

MAY 11 • RAIDERS.COM

Signs new deal with Las Vegas The Raiders signed Rice to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Rice joined the practice squad in Las Vegas in early December, failing to appear in a contest in his brief time with the team. The wideout will now get a chance to train with the Raiders during the offseason in an attempt to get a shot with the team's active roster in 2026.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Patriots Wide Receiver Finds New Home After Recent Release The New England Patriots have been tinkering with their roster ahead of their upcoming Week 12 action against the Cincinnati Bengals. Last w...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers Host the Championship Teams From the Snoop and Housh Flag Football League The Chargers hosted the championship teams from the Snoop and Housh Flag Football League at The Bolt. They toured the facility and got a cha...

MARCH 26, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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