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JAMES PEARCE JR.
JAMES PEARCE JR. #27 - DEFENSIVE END - ATLANTA FALCONS
23  TCKL  •
0  INT  •
8.5  SCK 
#27 - DEFENSIVE END - ATLANTA FALCONS
23 TCKL
0 INT
8.5 SCK
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Cleared to face Rams Pearce (neck) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Rams.
Impact Pearce began Week 17 as a limited participant at practice before upgrading to full reps Saturday. The rookie first-round pick's availability versus Los Angeles on Monday will provide the Falcons' pass rush with a much-needed boost, as across 15 regular-season appearances thus far, Pearce has racked up 22 tackles (14 solo), including a team-high 8.5 sacks. He's also logged five pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Brutal 2025 NFL re-draft drops Falcons fans into a multiverse of misery Imagine there's a world where the Atlanta Falcons don't come away with Jalon Walker or James Pearce during the 2025 NFL Draft.
3 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Limited in practice Friday Pearce (neck) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Pearce's ability to practice in a limited capacity bodes well for the linebacker's playing chances for Monday's game. The rookie first-rounder will have one more chance to upgrade his practice participation to full in the hopes of dodging an injury designation ahead of the contest.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Morris still seeking ways to 'mimic' the Rams' winning formula entering Monday night game

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris says he has tried to “mimic and mock” the Los Angeles Rams' winning formula
4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Raheem Morris said the quiet part out loud about polarizing Falcons' offseason gamble Even Raheem Morris knows the Atlanta Falcons struck gold with their bold James Pearce Jr. trade.
4 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Estimated as limited participant Pearce (neck) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Atlanta didn't officially hold an on-field practice Thursday, but Pearce's status will nonetheless snow need to be monitored leading up to Monday's game against the Rams. The rookie first-round pick will have two more opportunities to prove he's able to handle full practice reps prior to being assigned a potential injury designation for Monday Night Football.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Productive in win Pearce registered two tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play vs. Arizona Pearce (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with foot issue Pearce (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 16 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 Games on FOX

We preview a full weekend of seven NFL games on FOX, led by Bears and Packers in a pivotal NFC North rematch.
DECEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Week 16 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 Games on FOX
Jeff Ulbrich just spilled the tea on James Pearce Jr.'s late ascension Even Jeff Ulbrich knows the Atlanta Falcons found a rare talent in rookie pass-rusher James Pearce Jr.
DECEMBER 19 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Falcons' rookie duo are quietly validating Terry Fontenot's career-defining gamble NFL draft analyst Bucky Brooks believe the Atlanta Falcons struck gold in drafting Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.
DECEMBER 19 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Drake London & others on the Falcons' upcoming matchup against the Cardinals Drake London, James Pearce Jr., Jessie Bates III and Marquice Williams speak to the media ahead of the Atlanta Falcons matchup against the A...
DECEMBER 19 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Louis Riddick said the quiet part out loud about James Pearce Jr.'s breakout season The Atlanta Falcons know they found a stud in James Pearce Jr. and Louis Riddick is now joining the hype train.
DECEMBER 16 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Falcons' rookie sensation looks better by the week due to Bengals' draft-day blunder The Atlanta Falcons are certainly taking advantage of the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to draft Shemar Stewart over James Pearce Jr.
DECEMBER 15 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

NFL Week 15 Team of the Week: Trevor Lawrence and Puka Nacua Headline Best Games

Trevor Lawrence made history while scoring six touchdowns to headline the NFL Week 15 Team of the Week.
DECEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Week 15 Team of the Week: Trevor Lawrence and Puka Nacua Headline Best Games
James Pearce Jr. is quietly overshadowing promising Falcons' draft pick The Falcons' standout rookie is taking attention away from this second-year star who has put on a show.
DECEMBER 14 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
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.
Impact 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 a 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.
DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons' biggest offseason gamble has vindicated Terry Fontenot like never before The Atlanta Falcons should be elated at the fact that Terry Fontenot made the bold move to trade up for James Pearce Jr.
DECEMBER 12 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
James Pearce's second sack of the night ends in 8-yard loss vs. Mayfield Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a loss of 8 yards.
DECEMBER 12 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 15: Texans in Class of Their Own; Eagles Step Up

Here's our ranking of all 32 NFL defenses entering Week 15, led by the Texans, who may have one of the league's best of the past decade.
DECEMBER 10 • FOX SPORTS
2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 15: Texans in Class of Their Own; Eagles Step Up
James Pearce Jr. has become the pass-rushing nightmare Falcons fans have dreamed of James Pearce Jr.'s breakout rookie season has the Atlanta Falcons looking vindicated as he makes his Defensive Rookie of the Year case.
DECEMBER 8 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Jessie Bates III & others on the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Seattle Seahawks Jessie Bates III, Divine Deablo, James Pearce Jr., Jake Matthews and Chris Lindstrom speak to the media after the Atlanta Falcons matchup ag...
DECEMBER 8 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Darnold dumped by Pearce Jr. for an 8-yard sack Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. for an 8-yard loss.
DECEMBER 7 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
It took one drive for James Pearce Jr. to make Falcons fans hold their breath It came with an injury later in the game, but James Pearce Jr.'s impressive sack streak has continued into Week 14.
DECEMBER 7 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
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