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2025 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
SCK
Sacks
FUM
Forced Fumbles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 22 8.5 1 0 0

Top James Pearce Jr. News

  • 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