James Pearce Jr. attends Falcons' mandatory minicamp amid legal issues

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

James Pearce Jr. attends Falcons' mandatory minicamp amid legal issues
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James Pearce Jr., the Atlanta Falcons edge rusher, participated in mandatory minicamp in Flowery Branch, GA, on June 16, 2026. Pearce, 22, had faced three felony charges stemming from a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson earlier this year. He has since agreed to a pretrial intervention program aimed at resolving these charges, which may lead to their dismissal. This minicamp marks a significant event for Pearce, who missed voluntary workouts in April. He is entering his second season with the Falcons after recording 10.5 sacks last year and being a finalist for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

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  • Pearce present at Falcons' minicamp on June 16
  • Faced three felony charges after February incident
  • Entered pretrial intervention program in April
  • Missed voluntary workouts earlier this year
  • Totaled 10.5 sacks in rookie season
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In February, three felony charges were brought against Pearce Jr. after a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson

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