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 defensive tackle Michael Pierce revealed why he decided not to try to run his interception for a touchdown on Saturday night.

Pierce, who played in college at Tulane and Samford, is in his second stint with the Ravens after he went undrafted in 2016. He played in Baltimore from 2016-19 and returned in 2022 after a stint with the Minnesota Vikings.

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

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce and head coach John Harbaugh address the media about the interception made late in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season.

Veteran defensive tackle who made his first NFL career interception against Browns deserves his moment in the spotlight.

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 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 ...

With the Ravens and Cleveland Browns playing out the clock in a lopsided Baltimore win, the Ravens defense had Pierce fake a rush then drop back into coverage on second-and-6. That by itself would have been fun, but then Pierce jumped a route of running back Jacob Kibodi and picked off the pass from quarterback Bailey Zappe.

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce hauled in the first interception of his NFL career Saturday to close out a division-sealing victory.

After falling to the AFC North division-winning Ravens, Cleveland finishes 3-14 and enters an offseason full of uncertainty.

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. That's right—Pierce, a 6'2", 355-pound ...