Falcons rookie DE James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Florida on Saturday, facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking, involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson. After fleeing the scene, he crashed his vehicle before being apprehended by police. The Falcons are currently investigating the incident and have not made further comments. Pearce, selected 26th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, had a notable rookie season with 27 tackles and 10.5 sacks.
