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 suspension stems from a February arrest in Florida following a domestic dispute involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce, 22, agreed to a six-month pretrial intervention program in April. He’ll be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Bengals in Madrid. As a rookie in 2025, Pearce led the Falcons with 10.5 sacks. (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 suspension stems from a February arrest in Florida following a domestic dispute involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce, 22, agreed to a six-month pretrial intervention program in April. He'll be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Bengals in Madrid. As a rookie in 2025, Pearce led the Falcons with 10.5 sacks. (source: ESPN)
