Meet new Viking Michael Pierce in our one-on-one video chat

Chris Long

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He can’t wait to be next in a line of succession that runs through Jerry Ball, Pat Williams and Linval Joseph… his nickname is "Juggernaut"… and he’s learned a tough lesson that it’s actually possible to lift weights too much as an NFL player.

Click the video box on this page to see KSTP Sports’ one-on-one video chat with new Viking Michael Pierce from his home in Alabama.

Pierce signed a 3-year, $27M deal with the Vikings on Wednesday after spending his entire 4-year pro career in Baltimore after they signed him as an undrafted free agent.

Pierce replaces stalwart nose tackle Linval Joseph who signed with the Chargers.

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In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo, Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (97) celebrates his fumble recovery with linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Baltimore. Michael Pierce has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. [(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)]