Ravens defensive lineman Michael Pierce announces his retirement on podcast
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens defensive lineman Michael Pierce says he's retiring.
'I've decided to call it a career,' Pierce said on Wednesday's Sports Spectrum podcast. 'It's been a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful nine years. I've had so many people help me along the way.'
Pierce spent seven of those NFL seasons in two stints with Baltimore, sandwiched around time with Minnesota. Pierce opted out of the 2020 season. Pierce provided a highlight near the end of last season when the 355-pounder intercepted a pass against Cleveland, then was mobbed by teammates.
That was the first interception of his career. He had 9 1/2 sacks in 99 games.
Pierce came into the league as an undrafted free agent out of Samford.
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