NFC Notes: Bowles on Buccaneers Depth, Penix Jr. Impresses Falcons

“Let Her Leave”: Cam Newton Gets Honest About James Pearce Jr. Incident Involving Rickea Jackson

Just a few days ago, the Atlanta Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. was announced as one of the finalists for the 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year award. But as of today, there’s a very real possibility that he has already seen his last snap of professional football. The 26th overall pick from last year’s draft class managed to incur a total of five felony charges just days after Super Bowl LX, and given the severity of each and every single one of thos…

NFC Notes: Bowles on Buccaneers Depth, Penix Jr. Impresses Falcons

Todd Bowles, head coach of the Buccaneers, emphasizes the need for more pass rushers alongside standout OLB YaYa Diaby, especially as they face gaps in their defense with the potential retirement of key players like LB Lavonte David. The team is also eyeing upgrades in their defensive line as they seek to boost their pass rush for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the Falcons deal with potential losses, including OLB James Pearce Jr. due to legal …

NFC Notes: Todd Bowles, Michael Penix Jr., Buccaneers, Falcons' Free Agency

Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles placed an emphasis on finding more pass rushers to complement OLB YaYa Diaby. “[Diaby] was clearly our best pass rusher up front,” Bowles said, via ESPN. “I thought he had a heck of a season, especially in the second half of the season. He was one of our best players. He plays hard, he plays with a lot of energy, and we just have to help him out with the other guys up front.” Tampa Bay also has a glaring need…