
Falcons rookie Pearce Jr. charged with multiple felonies after Florida incident
Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr., 22, faces three felonies and one misdemeanor in Florida after an alleged Feb. 7 incident with ex-girlfriend WNBA player Rikea Jackson, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and fleeing police; he allegedly crashed into her car, resisted commands, and eluded officers before being arrested; bond set at $20,500; Pearce was a 2025 draft pick from Tennessee with 26 tackles and 10.5 sacks as a rookie.











