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NFL Officially Reinstates Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr.

Per the NFL transaction wire, Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr. has been officially reinstated from his suspension. Atlanta plans for him to return to the lineup soon after missing eight games due to a suspension for domestic violence. They play…

By Logan Ulrich · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:00 PM

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The NFL officially reinstated Falcons outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. from an eight-game domestic violence suspension.
Atlanta plans to reintegrate Pearce into the lineup ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Bengals in Madrid.
Pearce was arrested in Miami in February on multiple charges following an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

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The NFL has officially reinstated Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. following an eight-game suspension for domestic violence. The team plans for him to return to the lineup soon, with Atlanta scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 in Madrid, Spain.

Pearce's suspension followed a February incident in Miami involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson, which led to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a vehicle collision and police pursuit. The 2025 first-round pick posted 10.5 sacks during his rookie season.

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