Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 NFL regular season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The discipline stems from Pearce’s February arrest in Doral, Florida, following a domestic dispute involving his former girlfriend, Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson. Although the legal process did not result in a criminal trial, the NFL conducted its own review under the league’s personal conduct policy before issuing the suspension. Pearce will be allowed to participate in…
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