Michael Pierce signed a 3 year, $27,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including a $6,000,000 signing bonus, $18,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Herein, why did Michael Pierce opt out?
In 2020, after he signed with the Minnesota Vikings but opted out of the season because of health concerns surrounding COVID-19, Pierce had an early vision of his retirement. Parts of the picture were pretty, given ample, stress-free time for self-examination and goal-setting. He tried to pick up piano playing.
Consequently, is Michael Pierce injured?
Defensive tackle ?Michael Pierce? is back with the Minnesota Vikings after opting out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. … The defensive tackle said it hurt watching the Vikes defense struggle last year, knowing there were plays he could have made had he not opted out.
How many Vikings have opted out?
Overall, 66 players opted out of the 2020 season due to their concerns over COVID-19. You can see the complete list right here courtesy of CBS Sports.
Is Anthony Barr injury?
Barr to miss rest of season with torn pec
Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer announced Monday that linebacker Anthony Barr tore a pectoral muscle and will miss the remainder of the 2020 season as he goes on Injured Reserve. Barr played just 16 snaps in Week 2 against the Colts and was injured in the second quarter.
