Rice racked up nine tackles (seven solo) Saturday in a Week 16 loss to Houston.
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.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Adds 12 tackles in loss
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Rice posted 12 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Jaguars.
Rice started at inside linebacker Sunday after David Long 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 Rice 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.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Joins active roster
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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.
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.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Placed on reserve/PUP list
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The Titans placed Rice (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Dealing with Achilles injury
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Rice is dealing with an Achilles injury during mandatory minicamp, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Rice missed the final six games of his rookie campaign -- including the Titans' playoff loss to the Bengals -- due to what was initially diagnosed as an ankle injury. However, Kuharsky relays that the 2021 third-round pick is actually dealing with an Achilles injury, which may put his status for the start of the 2022 campaign in jeopardy.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Lands on IR
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Rice (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official website reports.
Rice played just 19 snaps before suffering the ankle injury during Sunday's loss to the Patriots. The rookie third-round pick had been forced into a bigger role this season due to the numerous injuries to the Titans' linebacker corps. Joe Jones and Dylan Cole may see increased roles during Rice's absence.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Won't return Sunday
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Rice (ankle) won't return Sunday against the Patriots, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Rice picked up an ankle injury in the first half, and the issue has been deemed serious enough that it's believed he won't return to action for the rest of the game. As a result, Nick Dzubnar or Dylan Cole are expected to see more work.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Clear of groin issue
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Rice (groin) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Rice missed the past two games with the groin injury and was unable to practice Wednesday, but he returned to Thursday's session with no limitations. The rookie third-round pick has three total tackles through five games and has primarily played special teams.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Will miss Week 6
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Rice (groin) has been ruled out for the Titans' matchup against the Bills on Monday.
Rice picked up the injury during the team's Week 5 game against the Jaguars. He was unable to participate in any practice since and will miss his first game of the season. Rice has played primarily on special teams as a rookie, racking up three tackles through five contests.
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Titans' Monty Rice: Dealing with groin injury
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Rice suffered a groin injury and is questionable to return Sunday against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Rice was filling in for the injured Rashaan Evans (quadriceps), so the Titans' linebacker depth is being tested. Rice did not record a tackle prior to suffering the injury.
