Falcons Lose Sack Leader James Pearce Jr. to 8-Game NFL Suspension
The suspension stems from a February domestic-incident arrest and includes practice and facility limits, leaving Atlanta without its top pass-rusher for half the season.
- On Friday, August 14, the NFL suspended Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. for 8 games without pay, citing a violation of the personal conduct policy.
- The suspension follows Pearce's arrest six months ago in Florida regarding a domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson, whom he followed toward a police station and struck with his Lamborghini SUV.
- Jackson obtained a protective order after stating in her petition she "knew James was going to hurt me." Pearce entered a pretrial intervention program offering a path to case dismissal.
- Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team "were anticipating a suspension" and prepared accordingly; Pearce can return November 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid after his suspension officially begins August 30.
- Attorney Yale Sanford said Pearce has "taken responsibility for his mental health" while complying with court requirements. For domestic violence support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788 for confidential, 24/7 assistance.
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Falcons James Pearce Jr. Suspended 8 Games After Alleged Domestic Violence Dispute With WNBA Ex Rickea Jackson
Source: The Atlanta Falcons‘ roster is already down a man before the season even begins. Pass rusher James Pearce Jr. has received an eight-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, according to The Athletic. The ruling comes after he was arrested in February for domestic violence following an incident with then-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, who plays for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. Pearce was initially charged with a…
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hotspotatl.comFalcons’ James Pearce Jr. Suspended 8 Games After Alleged Domestic Violence Dispute With WNBA Ex Rickea Jackson
Source: The Atlanta Falcons‘ roster is already down a man before the season even begins. Pass rusher James Pearce Jr. has received an eight-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, according to The Athletic. The ruling comes after he was arrested in February for domestic violence following an incident with then-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, who plays for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. Pearce was initially charged with a…
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