Pierce, a big man at 355 lbs., then got some yardage, kneeled and celebrated with his teammates. This was the first interception of Pierce’s career, as playing as a nose tackle on Baltimore’s defensive line doesn’t provide a lot of opportunities for picks.
Baltimore Ravens' 343-lb defensive lineman Michael Pierce didn't have anything in the tank to run the ball back after pulling off a sensational interception on Saturday night
Pierce’s first career interception helped seal the AFC North title for the Ravens, and cameras captured the excitement from his teammates, turning the unforgettable moment into a viral sensation. The play happened late in the fourth quarter when Pierce dropped into coverage and intercepted a pass thrown by Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe.
Baltimore Ravens star Michael Pierce admitted his first thought was 'Oh, s***' when the 355lb defensive tackle caught his first career interception against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce officially sealed the game (and AFC North title) for the franchise on Saturday night with a game-clinching interception of Cleveland Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe.
Who says nose tackles can’t catch? Don’t tell Michael Pierce that. The 355-pound nose tackle recorded his first interception of his career in the Baltimore Ravens 35-10 victory over
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry might have made history as the Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North with a 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns, but defensive tackle Michael Pierce stole the show with an incredible big-man interception in the fourth quarter.
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce made one of the most incredible plays of the 2024 NFL season on Saturday, and he had a great reason for
Henry, who signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Ravens in the offseason, capped off a historic year with the franchise by becoming the first player in league history with multiple seasons of at least 1,800 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns.
The Tennessee Titans now own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after Sunday's loss to Houston and the Patriots' win over Buffalo.