Pierce announced his retirement Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Pierce played eight seasons as a pro after Baltimore signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Samford in 2016. He earned a reputation as a stout run stopper and now finishes his career having played in 99 games, totaling 238 tackles (136 solo) and 9.5 sacks.
Michael Pierce
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Latest Michael Pierce news
2024 Postseason Tackles
TOTAL
AST
SOLO
6
5
1
2024 Postseason Sacks
SCK
SCKYDS
TFL
1
4
0
2024 Postseason Interceptions
INT
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0
0
0
2024 Postseason Fumbles
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FR
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0
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2024 Season Tackles
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AST
SOLO
19
13
6
2024 Season Sacks
SCK
SCKYDS
TFL
2
16
0
2024 Season Interceptions
INT
PD
TD
1
2
0
2024 Season Fumbles
FF
FR
FTD
0
0
0
Michael Pierce Career Stats
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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO238102136Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL9.575.50Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
INTPDTD160Career Stats - Fumbles
FFFRFTD360Tackles
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Defense Fumbles
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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO16115Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL1.550Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
INTPDTD000Career Stats - Fumbles
FFFRFTD000Tackles
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Season Stats
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SCKSCKYDSTFL2160INTERCEPTIONS
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TOTALASTSOLO651Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL140INTERCEPTIONS
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Game Log
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Michael Pierce Player Profile
Birthdate
11/6/1992 (32)
Status
Retired
HT/WT
6'0", 355 lbs
Birthplace
Daphne, AL, USA
Position
NT
College
Samford
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Baltimore Ravens
2016-2020, 2022-2025
(7 seasons)
Minnesota Vikings
2021-2021
(1 season)
Michael Pierce Latest News
Retiring from football
Pierce announced his retirement Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Pierce played eight seasons as a pro after Baltimore signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Samford in 2016. He earned a reputation as a stout run stopper and now finishes his career having played in 99 games, totaling 238 tackles (136 solo) and 9.5 sacks.
Makes 11 appearances in 2024
Pierce tallied 19 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, across 11 regular-season appearances (one start) in 2024. He also had two passes defensed and one interception. Pierce handled a consistent rotational role on defense for Baltimore when healthy, though a calf injury forced him to spend five games on IR. The 32-year-old veteran has one more year remaining on his deal with Baltimore.
Returning to action Week 15
Pierce (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants. Pierce will return to action after missing Baltimore's past five contests. The veteran nose tackle was playing in a rotational role prior to getting hurt, topping out at 42 percent of the Ravens' defensive snaps Week 7 against Tampa Bay.
Activated from IR
Pierce (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, but he remains questionable to suit up. Pierce missed five games in a row after suffering a calf injury in Week 8 against the Browns, but it seems he's ready to return to the gridiron. He's played in seven games this season, tallying 15 tackles (five solo), 1.0 sacks and one pass defended. If Pierce suits up Sunday, he'll add depth as a nose tackle behind Travis Jones.
Remaining on IR
Pierce (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports. Pierce will miss a fifth straight game due to a calf injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Browns. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and although he finished the week strong with a full practice Friday, he hasn't progressed in his recovery enough to return for Sunday's contest. With the Ravens on a bye for Week 14, Pierce's next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Designated for return
Pierce (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve by Baltimore on Wednesday. Pierce's 21-day practice window is now open after he's missed the Ravens' past four games while on injured reserve. The big-bodied nose tackle will further bolster an already-strong Ravens run defense once he does return to the lineup.
Shifts to IR
The Ravens placed Pierce (calf) on injured reserve Wednesday. Pierce failed to record a stat across 13 defensive snaps before sustaining a calf injury in the Ravens' Week 8 loss to the Browns. The issue now appears serious enough to land Pierce on IR, forcing him to miss Baltimore's next four games. His earliest possible return would be in Week 13 against the Eagles. Expect Broderick Washington to see additional reps with the Ravens' first-team defense while Pierce is sidelined over the coming weeks.
Won't return vs. Cleveland
Pierce (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Browns. With Pierce and Brent Urban (concussion) sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest, the Ravens' defensive front is down to Travis Jones, Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington.
Good to go for Week 5
Pierce (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports. Pierce was inactive for the Ravens' Week 4 win against the Bills due to a shoulder injury. The extended rest appears to have done the 31-year-old nose tackle some good, and he should be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Pierce has tallied seven tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended across three regular-season games.