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James Pearce expected to participate in Falcons minicamp this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:51 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

James Pearce expected to participate in Falcons minicamp this week

Summary

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce is set to attend the team's mandatory minicamp this week, having returned to the Flowery Branch training facility. Pearce's participation follows legal issues, including charges of aggravated battery and fleeing law enforcement stemming from an incident earlier this year. He was previously arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend, though the Falcons have not commented extensively on his situation. Pearce is not expected to address the media during this minicamp.

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Latest Updates

•James Pearce returns to Falcons' facility for minicamp.
•He faces charges related to aggravated battery and stalking.
•Pearce will not address media during the minicamp.
•Falcons have taken a cautious approach regarding his situation.

Latest Updates

3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski comments on James Pearce attending Falcons minicamp
11:36 PMYahoo Sports — NFL world reacts to James Pearce attending Falcons minicamp
6:58 PMESPN — Source: Pearce with Falcons, to attend minicamp
4:51 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider provides update on James Pearce ahead of Falcons minicamp

What they're saying

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Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is back with the team and expected to take part in this week's minicamp, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday.
— ESPNby Marc Raimondi