Packers add Jerry Rice's son to roster in surprising move
The Green Bay Packers made an intriguing roster decision on Thursday.
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According to Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper , the Packers added Jerry Rice’s 24-year-old son to their roster. “Wide receiver Brenden Rice is on to Green Bay,” Alper reported. “According to multiple reports, the Packers have claimed Rice off of waivers.
The (Las Vegas) Raiders waived Rice when they signed linebacker Cameron McGrone this week. ” “Rice, who is the son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, joined the Raiders’ practice squad late last season. He also spent time on the practice squads of the (Seattle) Seahawks and (New England) Patriots after being waived by the (Los Angeles) Chargers in August.
” “Rice was a 2024 seventh-round pick by Los Angeles, and he appeared in three games during his rookie season. He played three offensive snaps and 10 special teams snaps over those appearances. ” Before joining the NFL in 2024, Rice enjoyed a standout senior season at USC with Caleb Williams at quarterback.