Denzel Rice (born March 31, 1993) is an

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who is a free agent. He played college football at

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Rice was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2015. On August 28, 2016, Rice was waived by the Eagles.

Houston Texans

On October 19, 2016 Rice was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 10, 2016. On September 2, 2017, Rice was waived/injured by the Texans and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 8, 2017.

Indianapolis Colts

On November 6, 2017, Rice was signed to the

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' practice squad.

Cleveland Browns

On January 31, 2018, Rice signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He made the Browns final roster, playing in eight games before being waived on November 7, 2018.

Buffalo Bills

On November 13, 2018, Rice was signed to the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 4, 2018. He was released on August 31, 2019.

Baltimore Ravens

On October 15, 2019, Rice was signed to the

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practice squad. His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 20, 2020.

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles profile

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