Packers add Jerry Rice's son to roster in surprising move

Q: Why did the Packers claim Brenden Rice off waivers?

The Packers claimed Brenden Rice to enhance their wide receiver depth after he was waived by the Raiders.

Q: Who is Brenden Rice and what is his connection to Jerry Rice?

Brenden Rice is a 24-year-old wide receiver and the son of NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

Q: What team waived Brenden Rice before the Packers claimed him?

Brenden Rice was waived by the Las Vegas Raiders prior to being claimed by the Packers.

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The Green Bay Packers made a surprising roster move on Thursday.

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 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 Seahawks and after being waived by the in August.”