Falcons Player James Pearce Jr. Suspended Following Domestic Dispute Arrest
NFL player James Pearce Jr. of the Falcons has been suspended following his February arrest in Doral, Florida, stemming from a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 15, 2026 —
James Pearce Jr., a player for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, has been suspended from the team. The suspension follows an arrest in Doral, Florida, which occurred in February.
The arrest was reportedly connected to a domestic dispute involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Specific details regarding the terms of the suspension, including its duration or any associated fines, were not immediately available.
The Falcons organization has not released a detailed statement regarding the specifics of the incident or the reasons for the suspension beyond its connection to the February arrest. Further information is expected to be provided as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by The Associated Press on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
