The Broncos brought in Brenden Rice, the son of Jerry Rice, for a tryout on Tuesday.

The San Francisco 49ers brought in a familiar last name Tuesday. Wide receiver Brenden Rice, the son of franchise legend Jerry Rice, was one of nine players who worked out for the team, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. The 49ers today had a tryout with WR Brenden Rice. Yes, Jerry Rice's […] The post 49ers Bring In Familiar Name Amid Roster Injuries appeared first on HEAVY.

The San Francisco 49ers are looking everywhere for options at wide receiver, including their own legends' family trees.

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A former USC standout recently signed with a new NFL team. Brenden Rice gets his chance to be a difference-maker in Green Bay

Why Rice’s arrival is more about roster building than headlinesThe Packers picking up Brenden Rice on waivers wasn’t a headline-grabber, but that’s what makes it interesting. Moves like this highlight how quickly space runs out around the league in May.

For the past two seasons, Brenden Rice has been trying to become more than just a name. Being iconic WR Jerry Rice’s son, this last name and his father’s legacy weigh heavily on Brenden’s shoulders.

The NFL has entered the offseason workout phase. Teams are beginning OTAs, with minicamps and training camps set to start in the coming months. Teams are also looking to round out their rosters through last-minute free-agent signings. The NFL Draft…

The Green Bay Packers made an intriguing roster decision on Thursday.