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Falcons’ Pearce Jr. Faces Charges, Absent from Workouts

4/9/2026

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James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons edge rusher, is absent from voluntary workouts amid four criminal charges, including three felonies linked to a February incident with Rickea Jackson.
He allegedly crashed his vehicle into Rickea Jackson's and fled from police.
A May 4 trial hearing and a May 6 dating violence hearing are scheduled.
The NFL is investigating.

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Story summary

James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons edge rusher, is absent from voluntary workouts amid four criminal charges, including three felonies linked to a February incident with Rickea Jackson.
He allegedly crashed his vehicle into Rickea Jackson's and fled from police.
A May 4 trial hearing and a May 6 dating violence hearing are scheduled.
The NFL is investigating.