James Pearce Jr. records two sacks in Atlanta's preseason finale against Miami

James Pearce Jr. marked a strong performance in Atlanta's NFL preseason finale against Miami on August 28, contributing two sacks, three tackles, and one tackle for a loss. The Falcons secured a 17-12 victory at Hard Rock Stadium, concluding the preseason with a 2-1 record. Despite the solid outing, Pearce Jr. will face suspension for the first eight regular-season games due to a violation of the league's personal-conduct policy, effective after the roster reduction deadline on Sunday. Atlanta is set to start its regular season on September 13 against Pittsburgh.

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