The Saints claimed Rice off waivers Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rice was waived by the Titans on Tuesday, and it didn't take him long to land in a new spot. New Orleans may have signed Rice as insurance behind Pete Werner, who missed Week 13 with an oblique injury, though Werner returned to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. Rice played in 12 games for Tennessee before being let go, and he totaled 26 tackles (14 solo) over 82 defensive snaps.

The Titans waived Rice on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rice has been relatively disappointing since Tennessee selected him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, as he's been unable to earn a consistent starting role. He's now set to become a free agent unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

Rice recorded eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 34-14 loss to Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Rice had a solid performance despite the loss as he led the team in tackles. The 24-year-old has seen increased playing time over the past couple of weeks and will look to keep producing during Tennessee's upcoming game versus Carolina.

Rice registered 13 tackles (eight solo) in Thursday's 27-13 loss to the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Rice was all over the field Thursday, recording a season-high 13 tackles while playing 82 percent of the defensive snaps. Since David Long (elbow) went down in Week 13, Rice has seen a significant increase in usage, producing 39 tackles and a pass deflection over the last four contests. The linebacker will in all likelihood remain busy in the Titans' regular season finale against the Jaguars in Week 18.

Rice racked up nine tackles (seven solo) Saturday in a Week 16 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Rice finished with his second-highest tackle total of the season, three behind his 12 stops Week 14 against the Jaguars. The second-year linebacker has seen an increased role over the past two weeks, playing 120 total defensive snaps over the pair of contests. His surge in opportunity has coincided with David Long's (hamstring) placement on IR.

Rice posted 12 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Rice started at inside linebacker Sunday after David Long was landed on injured reserve with an elbow injury sustained Week 13 against Philadelphia. With Zach Cunningham (elbow) also still on IR, the 23-year-old finished with a team high in tackles despite playing eight fewer defensive snaps than fellow linebacker Dylan Cole (59) in Week 14. Rice has now totaled 19 tackles while stepping into a larger role over the past two games, and he's likely to continue seeing prominent usage Week 15 against the Chargers.

Rice recorded seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Eages.

EDGE Analysis

One of Rice's seven tackles was for a loss. He tied a season-high with his tackle total, as he also recorded that many in Week 10 against the Broncos. The 23-year-old did his damage in just 26 defensive snaps (36 percent).

Tennessee activated Rice (Achilles) to its active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Washington, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rice began the season on the reserve/PUP list as he tended to an Achilles injury, but it now appears he could play again as soon as Week 5 at the Commanders. With Zach Cunningham (elbow) out, Rice could be in for a significant role if Sunday's game is indeed his first back.

The Titans designated Rice (Achilles) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rice will now have a 21-day to practice and return to Tennessee's active roster, or else he will be forced to land on season-ending IR. The 2021 third-round pick recorded 36 tackles and one pass defended before missing the final six games of last year with an Achilles injury. Rice will be eligible to suit up again starting with this Sunday's game against Washington.

The Titans placed Rice (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rice missed the final six games of 2021 with the Achilles injury and will now be sidelined for at least the first four contests of 2022. The 2021 third-round pick recorded 36 tackles across 10 games as a rookie, but it's unclear what role he'll have if he's able to return this season.