Michael Purcell, a nose tackle with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League, was born on April 20, 1991. He played college football at Wyoming before being signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2013.
In 42 games (36 starts), Purcell participated throughout his four years at the University of Wyoming. With 197 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries towards the end of his career.
Purcell was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2013.
He was added to the team’s practice squad on September 2, 2013.
In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Purcell recorded his first sack in five years of Ben Roethlisberger, leading to a 26-21 loss. On October 6, 2020, he extended his deal with the Broncos for an additional three years and $14.8 million.
Mike is a committed husband and parent in addition to being a star player for the Denver Broncos. The love of Mike’s life, Christina, is his wife. Mike considers his gorgeous, wise, and incredibly supportive wife Christina to be his backbone.
Mike and Christina are upfront and sincere about their love. Mike and Christina dated for more than four years before getting engaged. In 2015, after dating Christina for a year, Mike got down on one knee.