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The NFL isn't taking this Friday off, that's for sure. On Friday afternoon, ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news that Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr.

Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. Suspended Eight Games For Personal Conduct Violation

According to Adam Schefter, the NFL has suspended Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. for eight regular-season games for violating the league’s personal conduct

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Potential league punishment for former Tennessee Vols EDGE James Pearce, Jr. could be coming into view

The VFL could find himself off the field for quite a while this fall. Former Tennessee Vols and current Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has had a notable offseason with the Atlanta Falcons, and unfortunately, it’s been for all the wrong reasons.

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Falcons Bracing For Significant Suspension For OLB James Pearce Jr.

Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, the Falcons don’t appear to be planning on having DE James Pearce Jr. early in the season, as he has mostly worked with the third team thus far during camp.

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. Likely To Receive Suspension

James Pearce Jr. faced three felony charges earlier this offseason. An arrangement has since been made which will see those charges cleared in the event the Falcons edge rusher finishes a pretrial diversion program.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 24

Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

Following the release of my first top 50 big board for the 2027 draft cycle on Monday, it’s time for another way-too-early mock draft. We’ve had a few shakeups since my first back in May: with Myles Garrett now in Los Angeles with the Rams, the Browns have an extra pick.

James Pearce Jr. Reports To Falcons’ Minicamp

James Pearce Jr. was absent from the Falcons during voluntary spring practices. The second-year edge rusher will be present for the team during this week’s mandatory minicamp, however.

Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. Back At Team Facility, Expected To Participate In Mandatory Minicamp

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. has returned to the team’s facility for the first time since being charged with aggravated battery and fleeing law enforcement on February 7th.

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. To Enter Pretrial Diversion Program

When the Falcons began their offseason program earlier this month, the future of edge rusher James Pearce Jr. remained unclear. Thursday has brought about a significant legal development.

Prosecution & Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. Negotiating To Potentially Drop All Charges

According to Andy Slater, Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. will have all of his charges dismissed if he completes a program offered to him by the state of Florida.

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Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. Not Expected To Be In Attendance For Start Of Offseason Program

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. is not expected to be in attendance for the start of the team’s voluntary offseason program that begins on Tuesday.

College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 9

James Pearce Rammed Ex-WNBA Girlfriend’s Car & Struck Police Officer, Per Arrest Report

ESPN’s Marc Raimondi has obtained the arrest report for Falcons DE James Pearce, who was booked on five charges from an incident on Saturday in Miami and released Sunday night on bond. The victim in the complaint, Rickea Jackson of the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, said she was driving on Saturday morning when she saw Pearce following her.

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James Pearce Jr. arrest: Falcons defender facing five felony charges after police chase

On Saturday, Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Florida after an alleged domestic dispute with Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson.

Falcons DE James Pearce Arrested After Domestic Dispute, Police Chase

According to Miami's WPLG news, Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday in Florida on charges including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 16, 2025

A simple stat shows former Tennessee Vols standout James Pearce, Jr. continuing dominant trend from college days early in his professional career

Former Tennessee Vols edge rusher James Pearce, Jr. was once considered to be a candidate to become the #1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. That didn't ultimately

Reasonable expectations for Falcons first round picks

The Atlanta Falcons made two first-round picks in this year’s draft, selecting Jalon Walker 15th overall and then doubling down on pass rushers by trading back into the first round for James Pearce Jr.

Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Raves About Former Vol James Pearce

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix raved about James Pearce after practice. NFL training camp is in full swing right now and a major talking point for every team is the rookie class.

Former Vol James Pearce Making Noise at Training Camp with Atlanta Falcons

Former Tennessee Volunteer James Pearce has been making some noise at training camp with the Atlanta Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons made it known during the first round of this year's draft that they wanted to improve the team's pass rush.

Falcons trade back into the first round, select another pass-rusher

The Falcons are the latest team to trade back into the first round. Atlanta has swapped picks 46 and 202, along with the team’s 2026 first-rounder, sending those to the Rams.

Falcons draft Jalon Walker at No. 15

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 14, 2025

Eagles host S Malaki Starks; team interested in Walter Nolen, James Pearce Jr.?

The Eagles’ draft plans will depend in large part on how the first-round board shakes out before they are on the clock. A trio of names have emerged regarding Day 1 defenders the team thinks highly of, though.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 3, 2025

McHale Blade Explains How James Pearce Inspired Him to Take Tennessee Football Visit

Tennessee Volunteers EDGE target McHale Blade recaps his Tennessee football Spring visit and more with Vols On SI. Tennessee hosted many outstanding football recruits, including McHale Blade from Simeon High School in Chicago, Illinois.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 29, 2025

Saints host top OL prospect

The Saints’ draft preparation is ongoing, and prospects on both sides of the ball are on the team’s radar. Offensive lineman Will Campbell visited today, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.