Michael Pierce Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (calf) suffered a calf injury while training, and his availability for the start of training camp is now in doubt, according to a source. Pierce might wind up missing some time this month, but it's not expected to keep him off the field to begin the regular season. The 28-year-old sat out his first season in Minnesota due to concerns over COVID-19 last year, but he should be available for Week 1, barring any setbacks. In his first four seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, Pierce had 151 tackles (13 for loss), 13 QB hits, four fumble recoveries and 3.5 sacks in 60 games (30 starts). He's off the radar in IDP leagues as an interior defensive lineman.

Jul. 19th • 1:46 PM

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with former Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce on a three-year, $27 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. The deal can be worth a total of $28 million and he'll receive $18 million guaranteed with the chance to be back on the open market at age 30. Pierce will help fill the hole left by Linval Joseph on the interior of Minnesota's defensive line. The 27-year-old isn't a fantasy option in IDP leagues, but he'll help plug the holes up the middle for the Vikings. Pierce had 35 tackles (19 solo), half a sack and two fumble recoveries in 14 games for the Ravens in 2019.

Mar. 18th • 7:56 PM

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (foot) and outside linebacker Matthew Judon (hamstring) were among four previously injured players back at practice on Wednesday. Rookie tight end Hayden Hurst and inside linebacker C.J. Mosley were the other players that were able to practice on Wednesday. Pierce sat out the game against the Broncos, although like Mosley, he was said to be close to being able to play in Week 3. In the meantime, Judon was forced to leave last week's contest after aggravating a pre-existing hamstring injury that caused him to be listed as questionable for the game. Pierce, Mosley and Hurst were limited practice participants, while Judon was not on the team's report. All three defensive players play an important role on a unit that tops the league in total yards allowed, is second in passing yards allowed and fifth in points permitted. It would be a boost to a Ravens squad that held the Broncos to 14 points along with 293 total yards if any or all three defenders are able to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sep. 26th • 7:12 PM