Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday. The suspension stems from a February arrest near Miami in a domestic dispute case, which resulted in felony charges; Pearce entered a pretrial intervention program in April. His suspension begins Aug. 30, and he is eligible for reinstatement Nov. 2, setting him to return in Week 9 against the Bengals. (source: ESPN)
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. Suspended 8 Games by NFL
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday. The suspension stems from a February arrest near Miami in a domestic dispute case, which resulted in felony charges; Pearce entered a pretrial intervention program in April. His suspension begins Aug. 30, and he is eligible for reinstatement Nov. 2, setting him to return in Week 9 against the Bengals. (source: ESPN)
