After Bernard Pierce was arrested last night, he stated that he expected to be cut today, according to Aaron Wilson and the police report.
After arrest, Bernard Pierce told police: ‘Do you know what happened last time a Ravens player got a DUI. I’m getting cut tomorrow.’
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 18, 2015
Bernard Pierce added, ‘Like you care.’ — Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 18, 2015
Well, he was exactly right. He was officially released by the team today.
Ravens cut Bernard Piece following DWI arrest
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 18, 2015
This is the full press release from the Ravens:
“The Baltimore Ravens released RB Bernard Pierce Wednesday afternoon.”
One sentence.
Bernard Pierce was due to make a $660,000 base salary this season. The Ravens will save very little in cap space because of the Rule of 51.
