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NFL suspends Falcons' James Pearce Jr. for 8 games after his arrest in domestic dispute
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Maura Carey, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Pearce will be allowed to participate in preseason games until his suspension takes effect on August 30.
A suspension has been handed down to Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. He will miss the first eight games of the season due to a violation of the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension stems from an arrest in February.
Pearce was involved in a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, a WNBA player, in Doral, Florida. Further details on the incident and the terms of Pearce's suspension are available from the source. Pearce will be allowed to participate in preseason games until his suspension takes effect on August 30.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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