Mike Purcell

Mike Purcell (born April 20, 1991) is an American football nose tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Wyoming, and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

San Francisco 49ers
Purcell was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2013. He was signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2013. On January 22, 2014, Purcell signed a reserve/future contract with San Francisco, before being signed to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2014. On December 19, 2014, Purcell was promoted to the active roster after Ray McDonald's release on December 17, 2014.

On February 27, 2017, Purcell signed a one-year tender with the 49ers. On May 2, 2017, Purcell was released by the 49ers.

Los Angeles Rams
On May 3, 2017, Purcell was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams. He was released on September 2, 2017.

Chicago Bears
On September 19, 2017, Purcell was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad. He was released on October 6, 2017.

Carolina Panthers
On October 10, 2017, Purcell was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad. He was released on October 16, 2017.

New England Patriots
On October 25, 2017, Purcell was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad, but was released the next day. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 7, 2017. He was released on November 22, 2017.

Kansas City Chiefs
On November 28, 2017, Purcell was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on January 10, 2018. He was released on May 1, 2018. He was re-signed by the Chiefs on July 27, 2018. He was released again on September 1, 2018.

Salt Lake Stallions
In 2019, Purcell joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football.

Denver Broncos
On April 22, 2019, Purcell signed with the Denver Broncos.