The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. for the first eight games of the 2026 season for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy. Pearce, arrested in February following a domestic dispute, did not appeal the ban and will be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Bengals. The suspension is a significant blow to Atlanta’s pass rush to open the season. (source: ESPN)
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. Suspended 8 Games for Personal-Conduct Policy Violation
The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. for the first eight games of the 2026 season for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. Pearce, arrested in February following a domestic dispute, did not appeal the ban and will be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Bengals. The suspension is a significant blow to Atlanta's pass rush to open the season. (source: ESPN)
