Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski Breaks Silence on James Pearce's NFL Suspension

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed James Pearce Jr.'s suspension and confirmed he'll still play in the preseason.

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Atlanta Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. suspended for 8 games for violating NFL’s personal conduct policy  Chicago Tribune

The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. for the first eight games of the season

NFL suspends Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. for 8 games after his arrest in domestic dispute  AP News

The NFL announced four suspensions before Friday's preseason slate, with Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. ordered to sit out eight games

The Falcons star will miss nearly half of the upcoming NFL season.

TrendingPublished: Aug. 14, 2026, 1:08 p.m.Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) is interviewed after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)APJames Pearce has been suspended for eight games by the NFL after an offseason domestic-violence

NFL suspends Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. 8 games  Toronto Star

The NFL has officially handed out its suspension to Pearce in response to his February charges.

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce suspended 8 games by NFL  ESPN

Pearce did not participate in the team’s voluntary spring workouts but did attend minicamp and has been at every training camp practice.

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