James Pearce Jr. is making his return right when the Falcons could use a spark

After eight grueling weeks, the Atlanta Falcons are finally getting James Pearce Jr. back from suspension.

By Jason Kandel · Blogging Dirty

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Atlanta Falcons pass-rusher James Pearce Jr. is eligible to return from an eight-game suspension in Week 9.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed plans to add Pearce to the active 53-man roster before facing the Bengals.
Pearce recorded 10.5 sacks as a rookie after being selected by the Falcons in the 2025 first round.

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Atlanta Falcons pass-rusher James Pearce Jr. is eligible to return from an eight-game suspension and is expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid. Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that the team plans to restore the second-year edge rusher to the active 53-man roster ahead of Week 9.

Pearce's return follows a 16-0 Week 8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which Atlanta surrendered 324 rushing yards. The 2025 first-round pick, who logged 10.5 sacks as a rookie, will initially feature in a limited role as he regains full game fitness.

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