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Falcons head coach addresses James Pearce Jr.’s 8-game suspension
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Courtney Martinez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Pearce is suspended for eight regular-season games due to a violation of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. Pearce is currently allowed to participate in preseason activities until August 30, with reinstatement possible on November 2.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski discussed linebacker James Pearce Jr.'s suspension during a recent practice session. Pearce is suspended for eight regular-season games due to a violation of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy.
The suspension stems from an incident in Florida where Pearce was arrested following a domestic dispute. He later entered a pre-trial intervention program to have his charges dropped.
Further details on the situation are available from local news sources, including the specifics of Pearce's suspension and the team's response to the league's guidance. Pearce is currently allowed to participate in preseason activities until August 30, with reinstatement possible on November 2.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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