Ravens NT Michael Pierce retired after eight NFL seasons.

Fantasy Impact

Pierce played all eight years with Baltimore. He totaled 9.5 sacks across the past eight seasons.

The Ravens placed Michael Pierce on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Pierce will be sidelined for at least the next four games. His roster spot is taken by Diontae Johnson.

Michael Pierce (shoulder) is inactive for Week 4 for the Baltimore Ravens against the Buffalo Bills.

Fantasy Impact

Pierce will remain sidelined Sunday night after carrying a doubtful designation into the weekend, leaving the Baltimore defense shorthanded against Buffalo superstar quarterback Josh Allen Sunday night.

Michael Pierce has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Fantasy Impact

If Pierce is sidelined, the Ravens defensive line will take a bit of a hit. It would benefit James Cook and the Bills rushing attack.

Michael Pierce has decided to opt out of the 2020 football season.

Fantasy Impact

Pierce was a big off-season move for the Vikings during free agency. He is considered a high-risk player due to prior respiratory issues. The Vikings now have a big hole to fill up front after losing Linval Joseph to the Chargers in free agency and now with Pierce opting out. They could be a defense to attack early in the season.