NFL: Michael Pierce announces retirement

13-Mar-2025

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Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce announced his retirement Wednesday after nine seasons in the NFL.

Pierce made the announcement on the "Sports Spectrum" podcast.

Pierce, 32, finishes with 238 tackles, 9.5 sacks, six fumble recoveries and 25 quarterback hits in 99 career games (59 starts) for the Ravens (2016-19; 2022-24) and Minnesota Vikings (2021).

He played in 11 games (one start) last season, recording his first career interception in Week 18, his final regular season game.