Purcell announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Purcell was a free agent for the entire 2024 season despite receiving interest from teams in need of a defensive tackle. He went undrafted after spending four college seasons in Wyoming and signed with the 49ers in April of 2013. He played in eight NFL seasons, with his last five taking place in Denver, where he started in 37 of 65 games and registered 166 tackles (87 solo), including 2.5 sacks, four pass defenses and three fumble recoveries.
Mike Purcell: Everything you need to know
Mike Purcell
DT
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STATS
Mike Purcell Career Stats
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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO20892116Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL3.516.50Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
INTPDTD040Career Stats - Fumbles
FFFRFTD130Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Defense Fumbles
Mike Purcell Player Profile and Salary
Birthdate
4/20/1991 (35)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'3", 328 lbs
Birthplace
Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Position
DT
College
Wyoming
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
New England Patriots
2024-2025
(1 season)
Denver Broncos
2019-2024
(5 seasons)
Kansas City Chiefs
2018-2019
(1 season)
Los Angeles Rams
2017-2018
(1 season)
San Francisco 49ers
2014-2017
(3 seasons)