Minnesota lost veteran Linval Joseph this offseason but signed a potential replacement in free agency, defensive tackle Michael Pierce, who came over after a successful stint with the Ravens.According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo, Pierce won’t be replacing Joseph in 2020. Pierce has opted out of the 2020 NFL season.Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press reported that Pierce will earn $350,000 for not playing while in the high-risk category.I have really bad asthma among other respiratory issues, so it’s not one of those voluntary opt-outs. It’s a high-risk opt-out, Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce.Assuming the NFL season will still take place, the Vikings will have to move on to using a defensive tackle such as Jaleel Johnson or Armon Watts
Report: Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce is opting out of the 2020 season
Minnesota lost veteran Linval Joseph this offseason but signed a potential replacement in free agency, defensive tackle Michael Pierce, who came over after a successful stint with the Ravens.According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo, Pierce won’t be replacing Joseph in 2020. Pierce has opted out of the 2020 NFL season.Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press reported that Pierce will earn $350,000 for not playing while in the high-risk category.I have really bad asthma among other respiratory issues, so it’s not one of those voluntary opt-outs. It’s a high-risk opt-out, Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce.Assuming the NFL season will still take place, the Vikings will have to move on to using a defensive tackle such as Jaleel Johnson or Armon Watts