Falcons DE James Pearce misses practice due to back tightness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. did not participate in practice on Wednesday due to back tightness. Pearce recently returned from an eight-game suspension and played 15 snaps in a loss to the Bengals. Alongside Pearce, several key players, including wide receiver Zachariah Branch and linebacker Josh Woods, missed practice due to various injuries. The Falcons' next steps will involve managing these injuries ahead of their upcoming game.
- •James Pearce Jr. missed practice on November 11 due to back issues.
- •He recently made his season debut after an eight-game suspension.
- •The Falcons lost to the Bengals in Pearce's return.
- •Along with Pearce, Zachariah Branch and Josh Woods did not practice.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons DE James Pearce did not practice Wednesday
"Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. made his season debut on Sunday after serving an eight-game suspension.
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