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James Pearce Jr. returns to Falcons after pretrial intervention agreement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:51 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

James Pearce Jr. returns to Falcons after pretrial intervention agreement

Summary

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is back with the team as mandatory minicamp begins. After facing three felony charges related to a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson, Pearce agreed to a pretrial intervention program that could dismiss the charges if completed successfully. His participation in team drills will be limited initially, as head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Pearce will work in the weight room and in individual drills before progressing to team activities. Despite the offseason turmoil, Stefanski expressed confidence in Pearce's reintegration into the locker room. Pearce led the Falcons in sacks last season as a rookie.

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By the Numbers

•Pearce returns to practice on June 17 for mandatory minicamp.
•He faced felony charges stemming from a February domestic dispute.
•Pearce agreed to a six-month pretrial intervention program.
•He will begin with individual drills, not participating in team settings initially.
•Pearce recorded 10.5 sacks as a rookie in 2025.

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr., the team’s sacks leader as a rookie in 2025, has returned to the practice facility for Tuesday’s start of mandatory minicamp following a tumultuous offseason.
— Yahoo Sports

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