Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Michael Pierce intercepted the primary go of his profession on Saturday within the workforce’s dominating win over the Cleveland Browns.
Pierce’s interception of Bailey Zappe ended the sport for good. Pierce caught the go and appeared like he had a niche if he wished to attempt to return it for a landing. However after operating six yards, the 355-pound participant gave himself up with a slide and celebrated as an alternative.
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Michael Pierce of the Ravens celebrates with Brent City after a sack in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Financial institution Stadium on Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. (Rob Carr/Getty Photos)
Pierce was requested why he didn’t return the ball.
“There is a lengthy historical past of turning big-guy interceptions and fumbles and all that stuff into memes,” he stated, through NFL.com. “On the danger of ruining a profession play like that for myself, it is time to go dwelling. So, the bus was out of fuel. We’re good.”
Pierce joined the Ravens in 2016 as an undrafted free agent. He turned a starter in 2017 and performed one season with the Minnesota Vikings in 2021 earlier than he returned to the Ravens. Saturday’s recreation was the 99th of his profession.
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“I am glad I caught it, extra importantly,” he added. “I am gonna be trustworthy – I do not wish to curse so much on TV – however oh s-word, you recognize what I am saying? Oh my god, he actually threw this soccer.
“I acquired pretty first rate palms. I am glad I caught it, and like I stated, coach preaches sensible soccer, and like I stated, I do not wish to find yourself on a meme on Instagram, my spouse and all people laughing at me. So we did the precise factor and saved it transferring.”
Ravens operating again Derrick Henry is congratulated by Lamar Jackson after scoring in opposition to the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Baltimore gained the sport 35-10.
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