Overview

• Los Angeles made the move Monday as clubs cut down to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline.
• NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the waiver, and multiple outlets noted Rice could be signed to the practice squad if unclaimed.
• In the 2025 preseason, Rice caught 3 passes for 32 yards on 10 targets across four games.
• As a 2024 rookie, he played three games with three offensive snaps and 10 special-teams snaps before going on injured reserve in November.
• Coverage indicates the Chargers’ receiver rotation is expected to center on Keenan Allen, Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey and Tre Harris.