Pierce put on IR after trade for Diontae Johnson

The Ravens made two roster moves just before practice started on Wednesday, needing to clear a roster spot for the acquisition of Diontae Johnson. Unfortunately, the roster space came in the form of Michael Pierce’s placement on injured reserve, a potentially devastating loss for an already-reeling Ravens defense. Pierce suffered a calf injury in the second quarter of Baltimore’s loss to the Browns on Sunday and did not return.

We have placed NT Michael Pierce on Injured Reserve.https://t.co/825dE4yKww

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