James Pearce Jr. suspended for eight games in 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. will face an eight-game suspension during the 2026 NFL regular season. The suspension stems from a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy, related to his arrest in February following a domestic dispute. Pearce Jr., who had a productive rookie season with 26 tackles and 10.5 sacks in 2025, played for the University of Tennessee before being drafted by the Falcons in 2025. The Falcons are scheduled to host the Denver Broncos for their preseason opener on Friday.
- •James Pearce Jr. suspended for violating NFL's personal conduct policy.
- •Pearce Jr. recorded 26 tackles and 10.5 sacks in his rookie season.
- •He was arrested in February after a domestic dispute.
- •The Falcons will host the Broncos in Week 1 of the preseason.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former Vol will be suspended during 2026 NFL regular season
"A former Tennessee defensive lineman will be suspended during the 2026 NFL regular season.
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