Ray Rice has been initiating contact with NFL teams in an attempt to have him join a team for training camp.

Rice has been working out daily in hopes of receiving a second chance.

One source said Rice is not motivated by money because he made $25 million in his final 18 months with the Ravens. Rice would like the opportunity to meet with an NFL owner or coach to make a case for a chance to compete for a roster spot.

Rice has not played since he was released by the Ravens after video emerged of him punching his then-fiancée Janay Palmer, who is now his wife.

One team seriously considered an offer to Rice, but team ownership became uncomfortable late in the process because of concerns about public reaction to signing him given the taped incident.

According to NFL general managers and personnel directors, Rice is seen as declining player at a young man's position.