Patriots Sign Wide Receiver Brenden Rice

Bassyonni

ago 3 hours

Patriots Sign Wide Receiver Brenden Rice

In a significant move, the New England Patriots have signed wide receiver Brenden Rice to a contract. This development comes as Jordan Schultz reports on the Patriots’ latest acquisition.

About Brenden Rice

Brenden Rice, 23, is a former seventh-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024. As part of his initial contract with the Chargers, Rice signed a four-year deal worth $4.1 million. However, after the preseason, Los Angeles chose to waive him.

Family Legacy

Rice is the son of legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, which adds notable prestige to his emerging career.

College Career Highlights

During his college football journey, Rice played for both Colorado and USC. Over four seasons and in 43 games, he achieved impressive statistics:

Catches: 111
Receiving Yards: 1,821
Touchdowns: 21

NFL Performance

In the 2024 NFL season, Rice was active for three games with the Chargers but did not register any statistics. His career is now poised for a fresh start with the Patriots.