Falcons' James Pearce Jr. suspended first eight games of 2026 season
Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. has been suspended eight games for violating the personal conduct policy, stemming from an off-field incident this offseason, Ari Meirov reported.
Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. has been suspended eight games for violating the personal conduct policy, stemming from an off-field incident this offseason, Ari Meirov reported.
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate): Just in: #Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. has been suspended 8 games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, stemming from his disturbing off-the-field incident this offseason, per @AdamSchefter. Pearce recorded 10.5 sacks as a rookie last season.
Pearce recorded 10.5 sacks as a rookie last season before the ban.
Atlanta has now lost both 2025 first-round pass rushers to injury/suspension (Jalon Walker: torn ACL; Pearce: 8-game ban).