NFL suspends Falcons' James Pearce Jr. 8 games
- James Pearce Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
- The suspension follows Pearce's arrest in February due to a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
- Pearce faces charges including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest, which could be dropped if he completes a pretrial intervention program.
- He will be eligible to participate in preseason games and team activities until the suspension starts on August 30.
- Pearce led the Falcons with 10 1/2 sacks during his rookie season.
James Pearce Jr., an edge rusher for the Atlanta Falcons, has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 NFL season due to a violation of the league's personal conduct policy.
The suspension was announced following Pearce's arrest in February, which was related to a domestic dispute involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson, in Doral, Florida.
Pearce faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police, and resisting arrest. However, these charges may be dropped if he participates in a pretrial intervention program that requires him to undergo random drug tests and maintain distance from Jackson for one year.
He will be allowed to participate in preseason games and team activities until the suspension takes effect on August 30. Pearce can be reinstated on November 2, following the Falcons' Week 8 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
During his rookie season, Pearce made a significant impact on the Falcons' pass rush, leading the team with 10 1/2 sacks.
NFL暂停猎鹰队詹姆斯·皮尔斯八场比赛
亚特兰大猎鹰队的边锋詹姆斯·皮尔斯因违反NFL个人行为政策，被暂停2026赛季前八场比赛。
该暂停是在皮尔斯于二月份因与前女友、WNBA球员瑞基亚·杰克逊在佛罗里达州多拉尔发生家庭纠纷而被捕后宣布的。
皮尔斯面临多项指控，包括使用致命武器的加重攻击、逃避警察和抵抗逮捕。然而，如果他参与一项要求随机药物测试和与杰克逊保持一年距离的预审干预计划，这些指控可能会被撤销。
在暂停于8月30日生效之前，他将被允许参加季前赛和球队活动。皮尔斯将在11月2日，即猎鹰队与坦帕湾海盗的第八周比赛后恢复参赛。
在他的新秀赛季中，皮尔斯对猎鹰队的传球冲击产生了显著影响，领衔球队以10.5次擒杀。