James Pearce Jr. plays for Atlanta in preseason game against Denver

James Pearce Jr. participated in Atlanta's preseason game against Denver on August 15, 2026. The game took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where Denver currently leads, having scored 27 points while Atlanta has only 7. Pearce Jr., a former Tennessee defensive end, recorded two tackles during the contest. He is facing an eight-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy but is eligible to play in all preseason activities. This suspension will begin once rosters are reduced to 53 players for the regular season.

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