NFL suspends Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce eight games over domestic violence arrest
Pearce, a first-round pick of the Falcons in 2025, did not appeal his suspension after a February arrest where he
The National Football League has imposed an eight-game suspension on Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. following his arrest in February on three felony charges. The charges include aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. The incidents occurred when Pearce allegedly pursued his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson, in a vehicle, causing her to crash in Doral, Florida.
Pearce, a first-round draft pick by the Falcons in 2025, opted not to appeal the suspension, which begins on August 30th. His first game availability is not until November. Prior to this, Pearce had entered a pretrial intervention program in May, promising to remain crime-free, pass drug tests, and avoid contact with Jackson. If he adhered to these conditions, all charges would be dropped.
Pearce's attorney, Yale Sanford, stated that his client had taken responsibility for his mental health and was confident he would complete the program successfully.
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