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Brenden Rice continues NFL journey after joining Green Bay Packers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:48 AM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Brenden Rice continues NFL journey after joining Green Bay Packers

Summary

Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, has been claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. After being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, he has since played for five teams in three seasons. Rice's time in the NFL has been marked by minimal on-field impact, with only three game appearances during his rookie year. He now faces a competitive training camp as he seeks to secure a spot in the Packers' receiver rotation. Speculation arises about his potential future with the San Francisco 49ers, where his father built his legendary career.

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Latest Updates

•Brenden Rice claimed by the Green Bay Packers in May 2026.
•He has played for five teams in three NFL seasons.
•Rice logged snaps in only three games during his rookie season.
•Speculation remains about a future with the 49ers.
•Rice must excel in training camp to secure a role with the Packers.

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12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Jerry Rice's Son on the Move Again: Could the 49ers Eventually End Brenden's Odyssey?

What they're saying

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After bouncing through five franchises in three seasons, Brenden Rice fights to secure his NFL future while the shadow of his father’s legendary San Francisco legacy looms.
— Yahoo Sports

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