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sports13 days ago•2 min saved

Falcons' Pearce Jr. hit with eight-game NFL suspension to start 2026 season

The NFL has announced an eight‑game suspension for Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. to begin the 2026 season for violating the personal conduct policy after a February domestic incident involving his ex‑girlfriend Rickea Jackson; Pearce has entered a six‑month diversion program that could resolve multiple felony charges and includes a stay‑away order from Jackson. The suspension runs Aug. 30 through Nov. 2, with reinstatement after Week 8 and a possible Week 9 return against Cincinnati in Madrid; he can participate in preseason before the ban takes effect.

via USA Today|

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sports13 days ago•5 min saved

Falcons' Pearce Jr. receives eight-game NFL suspension after arrest

The NFL suspended Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. for eight games after a February arrest in a domestic-dispute case involving his then-girlfriend; although most charges were resolved via a pre-trial intervention, the league still deemed a violation of its personal conduct policy. Pearce will miss the first half of the season, leaving Atlanta to deploy a reshuffled edge group led by Azeez Ojulari, Samson Ebukam, Brandon Dorlus, Cameron Thomas, Bralen Trice, and potentially Harold Perkins Jr. as they open without him.

via CBS Sports|

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sports13 days ago•5 min saved

NFL opens season with four suspensions, Pearce Jr. hit with eight-game ban

NFL suspensions open the season with four players: James Pearce Jr. eight games for personal conduct; Phidarian Mathis three games for substance abuse; Nazeeh Johnson six games for PEDs; Dorance Armstrong Jr. one game for personal conduct; all begin Aug. 30 with varying reinstatement dates. Two high-profile cases—Josh Jacobs and Puka Nacua—are not suspended but under NFL review.

via CBS Sports|

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sports14 days ago•3 min saved

Falcons DE Pearce Jr. hit with eight-game NFL suspension

The NFL suspended Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. for eight games under the Personal Conduct Policy after a February domestic-violence incident; Pearce entered a diversion program, will be eligible for preseason activities, the suspension runs from August 30 with reinstatement on November 2, and the league later said the suspension is final with no appeal.

via NBC Sports|

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sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Ex-Girlfriend’s Fear Triggers Four Charges Against Falcons Edge Rusher

Miami-Dade prosecutors filed four charges against Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. after ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, a WNBA player, testified she feared for her life and described abuse and death threats; the charges are aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police, resisting an officer with violence, and misdemeanor stalking, tied to a police chase and Jackson’s report at a Doral station, with a restraining order against Pearce extended.

via Defector|

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sports5 months ago•2 min saved

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.

via NFL.com|

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sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Falcons Rookie James Pearce Jr. Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Jackson Incident

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. faces three felonies and one misdemeanor—aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police, resisting an officer with violence, and misdemeanor stalking—related to a Feb. 7 incident with WNBA star Rickea Jackson; an aggravated battery on a law-enforcement officer charge from the arrest was dropped. Jackson told police she asked Pearce to leave her alone and has indicated she’ll testify; Pearce posted bond and is subject to a 500-foot stay-away order. Pearce, the Falcons’ 2025 first‑round pick who led rookies with 10.5 sacks, remains in an open legal matter for the team.”,

via The New York Times|

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sports6 months ago•3 min saved

Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. Arrest Details Emerge as He Denies Involvement

Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. faces five felony counts and a misdemeanor after an incident with Rickea Jackson in which she says Pearce chased her in a white Lamborghini SUV, rammed her car, and collided with a pursuing officer before crashing and being arrested; Pearce’s lawyers say he is innocent, and the NFL will review the case under its Personal Conduct Policy.

via NBC Sports|

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crime6 months ago•2 min saved

Falcons rookie Pearce Jr. faces five felonies after Miami arrest, denies guilt

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is facing five felony charges after a Miami-area arrest stemming from a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Police say he fled, intentionally struck a police officer’s knee with his Lamborghini to evade arrest, wrecked the car, and was restrained after a short struggle. The charges include two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking; Pearce posted a $20,500 bond. His attorney says Pearce maintains innocence while the Falcons say they are gathering more information and will comment further when appropriate.

via NFL.com|

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sports6 months ago•5 min saved

Falcons rookie Pearce Jr. arrested in Florida domestic dispute, evading police

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Florida after a domestic dispute with WNBA star Rickea Jackson. Police say he crashed his Lamborghini into Jackson’s car twice and then intentionally struck an officer while fleeing, facing multiple charges including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing or eluding. He posted bond and was released; Pearce’s lawyers deny the allegations and the Falcons are reviewing the matter.

via New York Post|

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crime6 months ago•2 min saved

Falcons Edge Rusher James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Police Chase in Domestic Dispute

South Florida police arrested Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. after a weekend chase and crash following a domestic dispute with girlfriend Rickea Jackson; Pearce is charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of felony aggravated stalking, one count of felony fleeing from officers, one count of felony aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and one misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence; bond was set at $20,500 and a stay-away order issued from Jackson.

via Defector|

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sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Falcons Probe James Pearce Arrest in Domestic Dispute

The Atlanta Falcons said they are gathering information after pass rusher James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Miami on charges including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking and fleeing police following a domestic dispute. Pearce, who had 10.5 sacks as a rookie, could face an NFL personal conduct policy investigation and possible suspension as details emerge.

via NBC Sports|

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sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Falcons Rookie Pearce Jr. Arrested in Florida Following Police Chase on Battery, Stalking Charges

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr., a 2025 first-round pick who led rookies with 10.5 sacks, was arrested in Miami on aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, fleeing police and resisting an officer after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase and crashing; the Falcons said they are gathering information. Pearce previously faced a 2023 Knoxville traffic stop with charges later dropped after he paid fines and obtained a valid license, and Atlanta had traded for him in the 2025 NFL Draft.

via The New York Times|

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crime6 months ago•6 min saved

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. arrested after domestic dispute and police chase in Doral

Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested after fleeing a domestic dispute in Doral and crashing during a police chase; he faces two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, plus aggravated stalking and fleeing/eluding charges. The dispute involved WNBA star Rickea Jackson, and Pearce was jailed at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center while the Falcons said they are gathering information on the incident.

via local10.com|

#aggravated-battery-with-a-deadly-weapon #crime #doral

sports7 months ago•4 min saved

Falcons Break Franchise Records with Key Defensive Performances

The Atlanta Falcons set a franchise record with 57 sacks in the 2025 season, highlighted by rookie James Pearce Jr.'s 10.5 sacks, marking a significant turnaround for the team's pass rush and showcasing the contributions of young players and strategic acquisitions.

via Atlanta Falcons|

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