Falcons Rookie James Pearce Jr. Arrested for Domestic Violence
James Pearce Jr., a rookie defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons, has been arrested on serious domestic violence charges. The incident occurred on Saturday in Florida and involves aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking.
Details of the Arrest
According to law enforcement, Pearce fled the scene of the confrontation before crashing his vehicle at the intersection of Northwest 103rd Avenue and 66th Street. He was subsequently taken into custody.
Victim of the Incident
The altercation reportedly involved WNBA player Rickea Jackson, who was identified as the woman in the dispute.
Legal Proceedings
Pearce, 21 years old, was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. At this time, the specifics of his bond have not been disclosed.
A Brief Athletic Background
- Pearce was a standout at the University of Tennessee, serving as a two-year starter.
- He earned All-SEC first-team honors twice.
- After his junior season, Pearce declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.
- The Atlanta Falcons selected him with the 26th overall pick in the first round.
- He is expected to sign a contract worth $16,756,186 over four years, including an $8,826,316 signing bonus.
- The contract also includes a fifth-year option for the team, set for 2028.
2025 Season Performance
During the 2025 NFL season, Pearce played in all 17 games for the Falcons. He accumulated 27 tackles, a forced fumble, 10.5 sacks, and five pass defenses.
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