Pearce Suspended Eight Games | Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. faces an eight-game suspension starting August 30, stemming from a February arrest in a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, a WNBA player. Though he can still participate in preseason and team activities, his absence hits hard as the Falcons’ pass rush is already thin without Jalon Walker, who tore his ACL. Pearce, a key rookie sack leader last season, was acquired via a first-round trade — now sidelined just as the team gears up for a crucial Week 8 matchup against Tampa Bay, followed by a trip to Madrid for a game against Cincinnati. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90fbcd63d9e53c29