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0:50NFL Preseason: Rookies Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr 'Racing to The QB'
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1:31Rookies Jalon Walker & James Pearce Jr. Competing In 'Race To QB'
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0:47Lions at Falcons: First Look at 1st Rounders James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker
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1:15HQ Training Camp Tour: Falcons Use 2 First Round Picks
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0:342025 NFL Draft Grades: Falcons Select James Pearce Jr. No. 26
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1:39Highlights: Dylan Sampson, Dont'e Thornton Jr. and James Pearce Jr. at Tennessee's Pro Day
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1:31James Pearce Jr. reflects on the growth and the main influences on his Tennessee career
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4:57Tennessee DL James Pearce Joins CBS Sports HQ
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1:30Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. motivated to prove he's the best defensive player in the 2025 NFL Draft
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1:55Coach Hot Seat Tracker: Aaron Glenn, Raheem Morris, Pete Carroll
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1:40Buy or Sell: McDaniel, Morris Saved Their Jobs
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2:23NFL Week 18 Picks: Saints at Falcons
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1:16NFC South Clinching Scenarios
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1:50Falcons Winning By Eliminating A Winner-Takes-All Scenario For The NFC South
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1:29Level Of Confidence In The Rams Heading Into The Playoffs
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1:22Falcons Win Opens Door For Potential 3-Way Tie Atop NFC South
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1:46How Does Matthew Stafford's Stinker On 'MNF' Impact MVP Race?
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0:49Stafford Throws 3 INT In Loss To Falcons On MNF
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1:29MUST SEE: Falcons Stave Off Rams Comeback To Win On MNF
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12:00Monday Night Football Preview: Rams at Falcons
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| Regular Season | 23 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Top James Pearce Jr. News
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Falcons' James Pearce: Cleared to face Rams
Pearce (neck) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Rams.
Pearce began Week 17 as a limited participant at practice before upgrading to full reps Saturday. The rookie first-round pick's availability versus Los Angeles on Monday will provide the Falcons' pass rush with a much-needed boost, as across 15 regular-season appearances thus far, Pearce has racked up 22 tackles (14 solo), including a team-high 8.5 sacks. He's also logged five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Limited in practice Friday
Pearce (neck) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Pearce's ability to practice in a limited capacity bodes well for the linebacker's chance of playing Monday. The rookie first-rounder will have one more chance to upgrade his practice participation to full in the hope of dodging an injury designation ahead of the contest.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Estimated as limited participant
Pearce (neck) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Atlanta didn't officially hold an on-field practice Thursday, but Pearce's status will nonetheless need to be monitored leading up to Monday's game against the Rams. The rookie first-round pick will have two more opportunities to prove he's able to handle full practice reps prior to being assigned a potential injury designation for Monday Night Football.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Productive in win
Pearce registered two tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Pearce combined with Brandon Dorlus to bring down Jacoby Brissett for one of the team's two sacks. The 22-year-old continues to have a strong rookie season, as he's now racked up 22 tackles (14 solo), including 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery across 15 games played.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Cleared to play vs. Arizona
Pearce (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Pearce popped up on Friday's injury report as a DNP due to a foot injury, but he's been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The rookie first-rounder is on a six-game sack streak, accumulating 7.5 sacks over that span.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Questionable with foot issue
Pearce (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Pearce was added to the injury report Friday with a foot issue that prevented him from practicing, leaving his status for Sunday's game in question. If the outside linebacker has to miss his first game of the 2025 campaign, Arnold Ebiketie will likely see more defensive snaps with the Falcons' linebacker corps.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Extends sack streak Thursday
Pearce recorded three total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
Pearce was one of five Falcons to get after the quarterback during Thursday's divisional win, bringing down Baker Mayfield in the first and second quarters. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee is beginning to emerge as a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, having recorded at least one full sack in each of Atlanta's last six games. His next opportunity to rush the passer will likely come in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Will play Sunday
Pearce (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Despite being listed as questionable, Pearce was trending toward playing after head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he felt good about the rookie's chances of suiting up in Week 14. Pearce has yet to miss a game this season, notching 15 tackles, including 5.0 sacks.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Questionable for Week 14
Pearce (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Although the 22-year-old is dealing with a back injury, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he feels good about Pearce's chances of playing Sunday. Pearce, a 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee, has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 15 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. If he's active in Week 14, he'll likely operate as one of the Falcons' top edge rushers.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 242 lbs |
| Birthplace: Charlotte, NC |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Tennessee |
| Experience: R |