Ray Rice
RB FA
Mon 5/25/15 12:14 AM7 Comments

Rice probably isn't on the Cowboys' radar, ESPN.com reports. The Cowboys are a high-profile team with uncertainty at running back, and Rice is arguably the best-known unsigned player at the position. For that reason, the two parties may be connected in rumors, but it's highly unlikely the Cowboys would be willing to take the associated PR hit, especially after previously signing DE Greg Hardy. While Hardy was a Pro Bowl-caliber pass rusher when last on the field, Rice appeared to be completely washed up in 2013. It's increasingly unclear if the 28-year-old Rice will even have the chance to compete for an NFL roster spot.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Sun 11/30/14 9:52 AM13 Comments

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, at least four teams have expressed interest in Rice, who was reinstated by the NFL earlier this week. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport echoes that notion, indicating that a "handful of teams have expressed interest" in the running back. That said, while Rice is reportedly in good shape and ready to play, both reports suggest that it will be difficult for the running back to catch on with a team this season.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Fri 11/28/14 3:12 PM45 Comments

After winning an appeal of his indefinite suspension, Rice has been reinstated to the NFL, according to ESPN.com. Rice, who had been suspended indefinitely for violating the league's personal conduct policy, is thus eligible to sign with any NFL team, after having been released by the Ravens on Sept. 8.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Tue 10/21/14 2:42 PM25 Comments

Rice's appeal hearing of his indefinite suspension from the NFL will be heard Nov. 5 and 6, ESPN reports. The NFLPA is appealing Rice's suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy following his involvement in a domestic abuse incident with his then-fiancee. If Rice's appeal is approved, he could be eligible to sign with a team and potentially return this season.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Tue 9/16/14 9:08 PM26 Comments

Rice officially filed an appeal Tuesday against the indefinite suspension levied to him by the NFL, Albert Breer of NFL.com reports. Since Rice was already suspended for two games by the NFL prior to his release from the Ravens, he'll appeal on the basis that he's already being punished twice for the same domestic assault charge. Given the unprecedented nature of this type of appeal, it's uncertain how things may play out here. In any case, it would still seem unlikely that Rice would end up playing this season, given the PR nightmare his signing would almost certainly create.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Mon 9/8/14 7:05 PM25 Comments

Rice won't be allowed to sign with NFL or CFL squads during his indefinite suspension, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reports. Those organizations in need of running back help must look elsewhere, after an incriminating video of Rice emerged Monday. As for his previous employer, the Ravens will turn to Bernard Pierce, Justin Forsett, and Lorenzo Taliaferro out of the backfield.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Mon 9/8/14 3:02 PM21 Comments

Rice, who was released by the Ravens on Monday, has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL, NFL.com reports. Per the league's official site, the decision to extend Rice's suspension was based on new video evidence that became available Monday. As a result, it doesn't seem likely that we will see Rice in an NFL uniform any time soon, with the Ravens now moving on with a backfield that includes Bernard Pierce, Justin Forsett and Lorenzo Taliaferro.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Mon 9/8/14 2:34 PM28 Comments

The Ravens have terminated Rice's contract, the team's official site reports. The move was made by the team Monday after a new video emerged showing Rice punching his then-fiancee in an Atlantic City hotel elevator in February. The team will now move on with a backfield comprised of Bernard Pierce, Justin Forsett and Lorenzo Taliaferro.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Mon 9/8/14 2:05 PM8 Comments

New video has emerged showing Rice punching his then-fiancee in the face in an Atlantic City hotel elevator in February, ESPN reports. The NFL has said it wasn't previously aware of the video. Previous video showed Rice dragging his then-fiancee from an elevator which later resulted in a two-game suspension from the NFL. Rice will have a third-degree charge of aggravated assault from the incident dropped if he completes a pretrial diversion program for a minimum of one year. Despite calls for a revised or longer suspension for Rice in light of the new video, neither the NFL nor local authorities have yet indicated they'll revisit his punishment.

Ray Rice
RB FA
Thu 8/28/14 6:44 PM

Rice (shoulder) will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Saints, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reports. With Rice presumed out and Bernard Pierce still recovering from concussion symptoms, look for Lorenzo Taliaferro to once again see a high volume of carries, with Justin Forsett also in the mix. Rice is dealing with a minor shoulder bruise, but as a starter, he likely would have sat the exhibition finale anyway. His first game action is currently slated for Sep. 21 against Cleveland.