Ray Rice has not appeared in an NFL game in over two years, but the former Baltimore Ravens running back refuses to give up on his playing career.
Rice spoke to incoming Ravens rookies last week about making good life choices. He also made an appearance at Western Michigan recently as a guest speaker, leading some to believe he has accepted his NFL career is over and moved onto other things. However, TMZ reports that Rice has continued “training like crazy” and is still hoping a team signs him for the 2016 season.
One source close to Rice told TMZ that the three-time Pro Bowler is focusing on being with his family and educating others but would still like to end his playing career on better terms.
Aside from Rice’s disturbing history of domestic violence, he is a running back who turned 29 in January. Not many NFL backs are effective when they near 30, which is why teams aren’t willing to deal with the PR nightmare of signing Rice when he likely isn’t going to be able to play at a high level.
There’s an outside chance that Rice could join a team for training camp, as at least one NFL franchise has reportedly discussed the possibility of signing him. We still wouldn’t bet on it.
