Falcons' Pearce suspended 8 games after arrest

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been suspended by the NFL for eight games following an arrest and a violation of league policy. The suspension was reported by ESPN's Marc Raimondi and applies to the 2025 NFL season. Pearce Jr., a pass-rusher for Atlanta, will miss a significant portion of the regular season as a result of the disciplinary action.