Overview

• Michael Pierce, 32, announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons, citing satisfaction with his career and a desire to pursue other opportunities.
• Pierce played for the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings, finishing his career with 238 tackles, 9.5 sacks, six fumble recoveries, and 25 quarterback hits in 99 games.
• He was celebrated for his run-stopping ability, contributing to Baltimore's consistently top-ranked rush defense during his tenure.
• In his final regular-season game, Pierce recorded his first career interception, becoming the heaviest NFL player in 25 years to achieve this feat.
• Pierce, an undrafted free agent from Samford in 2016, earned over $27 million in his career and leaves behind a $2 million dead cap hit for the Ravens in 2025.