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Pearce Suspended Eight Games After Domestic Violence Arrest | Huntsville News
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr., a first-round draft pick, faces an eight-game suspension after being arrested for domestic violence — including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and stalking — following a high-speed chase involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA star Rickea Jackson. The incident, which occurred in February, ended with Pearce fleeing police, crashing his car, and running on foot. Despite a promising rookie season with 10.5 sacks, he’ll miss the first half of the season, returning only for Week 9’s game against the Bengals in Madrid — underscoring the NFL’s firm…
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