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Falcons Rookie Arrested After Super Bowl Honors
8 Feb
Summary
- Falcons' James Pearce Jr. arrested Saturday on multiple charges.
- Pearce Jr. attended NFL Honors Thursday, third in DROY voting.
- The 22-year-old pass rusher was selected 26th in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick James Pearce Jr. was arrested on Saturday, February 7, 2026, near Miami. The 22-year-old pass rusher faces serious charges including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing police after allegedly leading officers on a chase.
Pearce Jr. had just returned from Santa Francisco, California, where he attended the pre-Super Bowl NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday, February 5, 2026. At the event, he was recognized for his performance, finishing third in the Defensive Rookie of the Year award voting.
The Falcons selected the edge rusher from Tennessee with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. During his recent season, he recorded 17 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks across 17 games played.
