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Raiders Sign WR Brenden Rice to Practice Squad

The move reflects a search for pass-catchers on a 2-10 roster led in receiving by tight end Brock Bowers.

Overview

  • The team announced the addition Wednesday, confirming reports that surfaced Tuesday.
  • Rice, a 2024 seventh-round pick by the Chargers, had brief practice-squad stops with the Patriots and Seahawks and was released by Seattle on Tuesday.
  • He is the son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, who starred for the franchise from 2001 to 2004.
  • Across stints at USC and Colorado, he recorded 103 receptions for 1,674 yards and 20 touchdowns, plus 636 return yards and one return touchdown.
  • Las Vegas has lost six straight to fall to 2-10, most recently 31-14 to the Chargers, with Bowers pacing the team at 573 receiving yards.