Overview
- Green Bay claimed wideout Brenden Rice off waivers from Las Vegas on Wednesday, according to multiple reports from NFL outlets and insiders.
- Rice is the son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and entered the league as a 2024 seventh-round pick by the Chargers.
- He appeared in three games as a rookie without a reception and later cycled through the Patriots, Seahawks, and Raiders practice squads.
- The Packers’ receiver room has turned over with Romeo Doubs joining the Patriots and Dontayvion Wicks traded to the Eagles, leaving reps to fight for behind Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and rookie Matthew Golden.
- The 6-foot-3 Rice arrives as a camp competitor for a back-end roster spot and special teams snaps, with his productive stints at Colorado and USC offering upside despite limited NFL game work.