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MICHAEL PIERCE #58 - NOSE TACKLE - BALTIMORE RAVENS
15 TCKL •
0 INT •
1 SCK
15 TCKL
0 INT
1 SCK
Ruled out for Week 9 Pierce (elbow) won't play Sunday in Baltimore, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pierce has been unable to partake in game action since hurting his elbow back in Week 4. His next chance to suit up will come on the road against the Chargers in Week 10.
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Unavailable for practice Pierce (elbow) did not practice Thursday.
Impact The defensive tackle went backwards after practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday, a bad sign for his availability in Week 9 versus the Ravens. Pierce has been out since Week 4 while dealing with the elbow issue. Armon Watts will likely remain in a starting position Sunday unless Pierce can put together a full showing Friday.
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Puts in limited practice Pierce (elbow) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Impact Pierce has been sidelined since Week 4 by the elbow injury, but he was able to participate at Wednesday's practice. The veteran defensive tackle may need to advance to full participation to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game at Baltimore.
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Remains out after bye week Pierce (elbow) has been ruled out for the Vikings' Week 8 matchup against the Cowboys.
Impact Pierce has been sidelined since suffering an elbow injury against the Browns in Week 4. The Vikings hoped he would be able to return after their Week 7 bye, but the 28-year-old defensive tackle will miss at least one more contest. Armon Watts and James Lynch will likely both continue to see increased snaps during Pierce's absence.
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Won't play against Detroit Pierce (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact Pierce exited early in Week 4 against the Browns and hasn't healed up one week later. Armon Watts will likely slide into a starting role for the duration of Pierce's absence. Pierce's next opportunity to make his return will be Week 6 in Carolina.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday Pierce (elbow) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pierce played just 19 snaps in Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Browns and recorded a solo tackle, but was unable to finish the game due to his elbow injury. Armon Watts and Sheldon Richardson should see larger roles if the 28-year-old is held out against Detroit on Sunday.
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Doubtful to return Pierce is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to an elbow injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pierce dealt with an elbow injury heading into Sunday's contest but was ultimately able to suit up. However, the issue apparently flared up and could keep him out for the remainder of the game. If the defensive tackle is unable to return, Armon Watts and Sheldon Richardson should see increased work.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for Week 4 Pierce (elbow) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Browns.
Impact Pierce logged a limited practice Thursday before sitting out Friday's session entirely. Even so, he'll be ready to go and will look to get back to the form he showed in Week 1 when he logged seven tackles and two sacks against Cincinnati.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Week 4 status in question Pierce (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Impact Pierce made a strong first impression in Minnesota with two sacks and seven tackles against the Bengals in the season opener, but he has contributed just one tackle over the two subsequent games combined. If cleared to play, the starting interior lineman will look to get back on track against the run-heavy Cleveland offense.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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