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Brenden Rice, former Raiders wide receiver and son of Jerry Rice, has been claimed off waivers by the Packers. He is expected to provide depth in Green Bay after struggling to find a role in Las Vegas.
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Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Brenden Rice has been claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers, per NFL analyst Ari Meirov.
Brenden is the son of legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice, who spent the last few years of his Hall of Fame career with the Raiders.
Brenden is a talented route runner who could serve as an excellent depth option in Green Bay. The receiver was nothing short of a star throughout his time at both Colorado and USC on the college level, but Rice was unable to find a true fit in the Raiders’ offense.
The 6-3, 210-pounder was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 7th round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Vegas signed Rice to their practice squad following his release in 2025, but the Raiders ultimately decided to part ways with the playmaker and Rice now finds himself in Green Bay as a result.
August 23, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice (82) hugs father San Francisco 49ers great Jerry Rice (left) before the game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
The former Raider recorded 1,821 yards and 21 touchdowns across four seasons at Colorado and USC from 2020-2023. Rice appeared in just three games with the Chargers in 2024, but the then-rookie was unable to make a true impact in nonetheless.
The Packers claimed Brenden Rice to add depth to their wide receiver corps after he struggled to fit into the Raiders' offense.
Brenden Rice was a standout player at both Colorado and USC, showcasing his talent as a route runner before entering the NFL.
Brenden Rice is the son of Jerry Rice, a legendary wide receiver and Hall of Famer known for his remarkable career in the NFL.
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Rice will more than likely have to fight his way towards a roster spot on the Packers this season, but the former Raider has officially found a new home in Green Bay for the time being.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Packers claim WR with legendary bloodlines off waivers from Raiders