Brenden Rice Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Vikings vs Seahawks game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 18, 2025
Added to Seattle practice squad
The Seahawks signed Rice to the practice squad Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Rice was cut from New England's practice squad in mid-November and it didn't take him long to find a new home. He has yet to be active this season.
Nov 11, 2025
Cut by New England
The Patriots cut Rice from the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rice joined the Patriots' practice squad last Tuesday but loses his spot to Jonathan Ward, who joins New England with Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and Terrell Jennings (knee) battling injuries in the backfield.
Nov 4, 2025
Joining Pats' practice squad
New England signed Rice to its practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
In a corresponding move, the Patriots released running back Jonathan Ward from their practice squad. Rice didn't make the Chargers' roster this season after they drafted him in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's now getting another shot to prove himself in New England.
Aug 25, 2025
Set to be dropped
Rice is slated to be waived by the Chargers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Rice appeared in three of the team's preseason contests, reeling in three catches for 32 yards. The wide receiver appeared in three regular-season contests with Los Angeles in 2024, failing to record any stats while playing three offensive snaps and 10 snaps on special teams. Rice will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there's a solid chance he sticks around as a member of the Chargers' practice squad.
May 28, 2025
Past shoulder issue
Rice (shoulder) was spotted participating in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old finished his 2024 campaign on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury, but his participation in Wednesday's practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Rice appeared in three games during his rookie season, failing to tally any stats across 13 total snaps. Now fully healthy, Rice is expected to compete for a depth role in Los Angeles' wide receiver corps throughout the summer.
Feb 17, 2025
Limited work in rookie campaign
Rice (shoulder) appeared in three regular-season games for the Chargers, but he didn't tally any counting stats.
ANALYSIS
Rice was selected in the seventh round of the 2024 Draft out of USC and was unable to create any momentum in his first NFL season. After being a healthy inactive in Week 1, he suited up for his first game in Week 3 against the Steelers but only saw snaps on special teams. A couple of weeks later a shoulder injury led to his placement on injured reserve where he stayed for the remainder of the year. Rice will likely have an opportunity in training camp to earn a larger role with the Chargers next season if he can stay healthy in 2025.
Dec 11, 2024
Not expected to return this week
Rice (shoulder) isn't likely to have his practice window opened this week, per Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rice has missed the required four games since landing on injured reserve Nov. 2, but it doesn't appear he's ready to return to practice. The rookie wideout got into only three games prior to suffering the shoulder injury and played just three offensive snaps along with 10 snaps on special teams.
Nov 2, 2024
Placed on IR with shoulder injury
The Chargers placed Rice (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Rice was already ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, but he will now be forced to sit for at least the next four regular-season contests. The earliest Rice can return from IR is Week 13 against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Nov 1, 2024
Sidelined in Week 9
Rice (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Rice downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to DNPs both Thursday and Friday, suggesting that his shoulder injury may have worsened during the week. Derius Davis and Simi Fehoko could see increased work in the Chargers' wide receiver room with Rice sidelined in Week 9.
Oct 31, 2024
Downgrades to DNP on Thursday
Rice (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Rice was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, but he was unable to see the field Thursday. It's a trend in the wrong direction, but he'll have one more chance Friday to return to practice and give himself a chance to play against the Browns on Sunday.
Oct 30, 2024
Dealing with shoulder injury
Rice (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Rice was a healthy scratch for the Chargers' Week 8 game against the Saints. It's unclear when he injured his shoulder, but it caused him to be limited during Wednesday's practice session. The rookie seventh-round pick will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation before Sunday's game against the Browns.
Sep 8, 2024
Won't make debut
Rice (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Rice made the Chargers' final 53-man roster after being selected in the seventh round of the 2024 Draft. However, his NFL debut will need to wait at least one more week. His next opportunity will be Week 2 against the Panthers.
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