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The Top Offseason Goal for Every NFL Team That Missed the Playoffs

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The Top Offseason Goal for Every NFL Team That Missed the Playoffs

Dazzles during rookie season Pearce tallied 26 total tackles (17 solo), including 10.5 sacks, five passes defensed and one forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Pearce, a 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee, was one of the NFL's premier pass rushers during his rookie campaign, leading all rookies with 10.5 sacks and tying for the 12th-most league-wide. The 22-year-old made a significant impact on Atlanta's defense, helping the Falcons finish with the second-most sacks in the NFL (57.0) after ranking 24th in the same category last season. Pearce is expected to line up opposite fellow 2025 first-round pick Jalon Walker in 2026, forming one of league's most promising pass-rush duos.

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James Pearce Jr. Receives NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month James Pearce Jr.'s outstanding December performance earned him NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors. Take a look back at these photos th...

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James Pearce Jr. named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month Pearce's 10.5 sacks are the most by a rookie since Micah Parsons' 13.5 in 2021.

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Milestone | James Pearce Jr's Double-Digit Sack Season James Pearce Jr. delivered a dominant rookie campaign in 2025, finishing with 10.5 sacks and consistently disrupting offenses with his explo...

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Falcons owner Blank reveals plan for management changes following the firings of Morris and Fontenot

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Bijan Robinson, Drake London & others on the Falcons win over the Saints | Press Conference Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Jessie Bates III, James Pearce Jr., Chris Lindstrom, Tyler Allgeier, Jalon Walker, Divine Deablo and Dee Alfor...

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James Pearce Jr. just helped the Falcons make history on two consecutive plays The Atlanta Falcons' pass-rush has been revolutionized by James Pearce Jr., who just helped cap off a dream season in Atlanta.

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James Pearce Jr. boosts his 2025 sack total to 10.5 via takedown of Tyler Shough Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. gets to New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for a 7-yard sack.

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NFC South rivals Falcons and Saints are looking to place encouraging final touch on losing seasons

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have similar goals of trying to complete losing seasons on high notes that offer hope the momentum can carry into 2026

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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The Top Offseason Goal for Every NFL Team That Missed the Playoffs

Falcons owner Blank reveals plan for management changes following the firings of Morris and Fontenot

NFC South rivals Falcons and Saints are looking to place encouraging final touch on losing seasons

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

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