Vikings close to a deal with former Ravens NT Michael Pierce

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@JosinaAnderson

I'm told former Baltimore #Ravens NT Michael Pierce is close to agreeing to terms on a 3-year deal with the #Vikings, per source."

https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/statu...0937165824

It looks like we have our replacement for Joseph.

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Sean Borman

@SeanBormanNFL

·12m

Michael Pierce, NT

6-0, 340
Age: 27
College: Samford

• Started 14 games in 2019
• Per

@PFF: "Pierce has been one of the best run stoppers in the NFL since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2016."

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Geezus...He must be 6' x 6' x 6'...

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• MICHAEL PIERCEDL, MINNESOTA VIKINGS

  Vikings agreed to terms with NT Michael Pierce, formerly of the Ravens, on a three-year, $27 million contract.Pierce is a truly elite run-stuffing nose tackle, and he'll replace Linval Joseph in Minnesota after Joseph was released to save cap space before signing with the Chargers. 27-year-old Pierce tips the scales at 6'/345 and will be a foundation piece on early downs before coming off the field in passing situations.
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  • Baltimore Ravens

  SOURCE: Josina Anderson on TwitterMar 18, 2020, 6:59 PM ET
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How the F did they find the $$ for this???

This guy any good?

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He looks like an excellent run stuffer and someone who can command double teams, which Joseph could do for a long time, but was struggling with last season. He did have some weight issues in training camp last year, which is a concern since players tend to add weight over their career and lead to him playing about 40 snaps per game last year. Should be able to have Stephen rotate with him, but hopefully he can get in better shape here.

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@purplefaithful said:
How the F did they find the $$ for this???

This guy any good?

From what I've read he was elite 2016 - 2018.

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1 gapper was a big, big need -

Get it, that was a joke and true at the same time 

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@purplefaithful said:
How the F did they find the $$ for this???

This guy any good?

They're all good.

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https://heavy.com/sports/2020/03/ravens-...-decision/