1. Michael Purcell was born on April 20,1991 and is an American former professional football defensive tackle.
22 Facts About Mike Purcell
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Mike Purcell played college football at Wyoming, and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
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Mike Purcell was born in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to a Samoan father and Hawaiian mother.
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Mike Purcell played 42 games at the University of Wyoming and totaled 197 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his four-year career.
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Mike Purcell earned first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a senior after recording 83 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
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Mike Purcell was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 7,2013.
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Mike Purcell was signed to the team's practice squad on September 2,2013.
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On December 19,2014, Mike Purcell was promoted to the active roster after Ray McDonald's release on December 17,2014.
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In 2015, Mike Purcell played in eight games with and recorded 15 tackles and one sack.
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On February 27,2017, Mike Purcell signed a one-year tender with the 49ers.
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On May 3,2017, Mike Purcell was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.
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On September 19,2017, Mike Purcell was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad.
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On October 10,2017, Mike Purcell was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.
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On October 25,2017, Mike Purcell was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad, but was released the next day.
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Mike Purcell was re-signed to the practice squad on November 7,2017.
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On November 28,2017, Mike Purcell was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
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Mike Purcell was re-signed by the Chiefs on July 27,2018.
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In 2019, Mike Purcell joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football.
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Mike Purcell signed a one-year restricted free agent tender with the Broncos on April 18,2020.
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Mike Purcell was placed on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending foot injury in week 7 on October 27,2020.
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Mike Purcell was released by the Broncos during final roster cuts on August 30,2022.
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On January 28,2025, Mike Purcell's agent announced his retirement from the NFL.