History of Michael Pierce (American football) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 12, 2025

Michael Pierce is a former American football nose tackle who played in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings. Undrafted out of Samford, he signed with the Ravens in 2016 and played there for four seasons, becoming a key defensive player. In 2020, he signed with the Vikings for two seasons, and later rejoined the Ravens in 2022. He had a successful career as a defensive lineman.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 6, 1992: Michael Pierce Born

On November 6, 1992, Michael Pierce was born. He would later become a professional football nose tackle.

2000: Heaviest Player Interception Record

Since 2000, Michael Pierce is the heaviest NFL player to record an interception when he caught one in 2024.

May 3, 2016: Signed with the Baltimore Ravens

On May 3, 2016, Michael Pierce signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent, beginning his NFL career.

2016: Signed by Ravens

In 2016, Michael Pierce was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent after playing college football.

2017: Recovered a Fumble

In the 2017 season opener, on September 10, Michael Pierce recovered a fumble forced by Terrell Suggs against the Cincinnati Bengals.

March 9, 2019: Restricted Free Agent Tender

On March 9, 2019, the Baltimore Ravens placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Michael Pierce.

March 25, 2020: Signed with the Minnesota Vikings

On March 25, 2020, Michael Pierce signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

2020: Signed with Vikings

In 2020, Michael Pierce signed with the Minnesota Vikings after his time with the Baltimore Ravens.

November 13, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 13, 2021, Michael Pierce was placed on injured reserve by the Minnesota Vikings after suffering an elbow injury in Week 4.

March 15, 2022: Released by Vikings

On March 15, 2022, Michael Pierce was released by the Minnesota Vikings.

March 17, 2022: Signed with Ravens

On March 17, 2022, Michael Pierce signed a three-year, $16.5 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

2022: Returned to Ravens

In 2022, Michael Pierce returned to the Baltimore Ravens for another stint with the team.

2023: Starting Nose Tackle

In 2023, Michael Pierce was the starting nose tackle for the Baltimore Ravens.

January 6, 2024: Contract Extension with Ravens

On January 6, 2024, Michael Pierce signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, keeping him with the team through the 2025 season.

2024: First Career Interception

In 2024, Michael Pierce recorded his first career interception in the season finale against the Cleveland Browns, becoming the heaviest NFL player since 2000 to record an interception.