Seattle Seahawks
Sidney Rice - #18 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 202 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/01/1986 |
| Birthplace | Gaffney, SC |
| College | South Carolina |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 12th pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 748 | 7 |
Vikings have plan for life without Rice
The Vikings have made it abundantly clear that bringing back WR Sidney Rice, who might be a free agent this offseason, is one of their top priorities.
Bears interested in extension for TE Olsen
We hear that although the Bears are interested in giving TE Greg Olsen a contract extension, the unsettled labor situation could make it difficult to get a new deal done this year.
Vikings place tenders on top free agents
Four Minnesota players, including WR Sidney Rice, received contract tenders.
Vikings WR Rice to test free agency
Vikings WR Sidney Rice will not re-sign with Minnesota before testing the free-agent waters, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
Transitioning Vikings trying to keep team together, looking for franchise QB
Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman has a clear picture of the QB he'll be targeting in this year's draft and will work hard to re-sign his many key free agents.
Vikings place franchise tag on Greenway
The Vikings have placed the franchise tag on LB Chad Greenway, who might have been eligible for unrestricted free agency under a new CBA.
Vikings positional analysis: Wide receivers
This is the third in a series of position-by-position looks at the Vikings' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. We continue with an analysis of Minnesota’s WR situation.
Frazier not afraid of experienced Vikings staff
The news that Leslie Frazier was scheduled to interview Josh McDaniels and Mike Singletary to possibly join the Vikings' coaching staff is a sign of great security by a first-year head coach.
Flashback: Recent Week 17 Vikings performances
Take a quick stroll down memory lane with PFW for a recap of the Vikings' Week 17 contests each of the last five seasons.
Five questions with Vikings radio announcer Pete Bercich
Pro Football Weekly asks former Vikings LB and current radio analyst Pete Bercich five burning questions as the team gets set to finish off its regular season against the Lions in Detroit.
Vikings-Eagles matchup of the day: Friday
Let's take a look at one final key matchup as the Eagles and Vikings get set to face off Sunday night in Philadelphia.
Vikings' players of the Week: Week 14
Here's a look at the players of the week from the Vikings' 21-3 loss to the Giants in Detroit.
Vikings' free agents-to-be make cases
RB Adrian Peterson and WR Sidney Rice remain the team's top two priorities for long-term deals, but the Vikings are still considering their other key free agents.
Vikings fantasy focus
Let's take a look at the Vikings' fantasy prospects as they get set to face the Giants on Sunday.
Rice must step up again vs. Giants
For the Vikings to beat the Giants on Sunday, WR Sidney Rice must be big.
PLAYER NEWS
Rice is active for Sunday night against the 49ers.|||||||
Rice has been dealing with a bruised foot.
Rice caught six passes for 99 yards and the game-winning TD on Sunday against Chicago.|||||||
Rice hauled in the winning pass from Wilson and took a shoulder-to-helmet hit from Major Wright that jarred the ball loose and appeared to knock the receiver unconscious as he lunged into the end zone. Rice stayed down for several minutes but eventually walked off the field. He insisted afterward he was alert the whole time.
Rice is active for Sunday's game against Chicago.|||||||
Rice was listed as questionable after being pulled from the end of practice Friday with a sore calf.
Rice had just two receptions, but both went for touchdowns Sunday in a 28-7 win over the New York Jets.|||||||
After a slow start, Rice now has four TDs in his last three games. He should continue to put up solid numbers the rest of the way.
Rice will make his preseason debut for the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night against Kansas City.|||||||
Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Rice is ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason surgery on both shoulders and will get a little bit of playing time against the Chiefs. Rice has not played in a game since Week 12 of last season when he suffered a concussion and was placed on injured reserve.
