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The 1 part of Madrid loss to Bengals that Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski deemed ‘unacceptable’

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On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons hit the field for an international game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid. Although Atlanta got off to a solid start to this game, they ended up faltering as things went on, and the team lost the game by a score of 34-17. Now, the team has gotten a harsh […] The post The 1 part of Madrid loss to Bengals that Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski deemed ‘unacceptable’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons LB James Pearce Jr.’s final Week 9 injury update vs. Bengals in Madrid after suspension

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. is eligible to play once again in Week 9 after serving out an eight-game suspension. However, his availability against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Madrid Game was in doubt due to a back injury. But as NFL insider Ian Rapoport pointed out on X, formerly Twitter, while quote tweeting […] The post Falcons LB James Pearce Jr.’s final Week 9 injury update vs. Bengals in Madrid after suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. play vs. Bengals in Week 9 after 8-game suspension?

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The Atlanta Falcons will be playing against the Cincinnati Bengals this week, and there is a chance one of their players won’t be on the field. After serving an eight-game suspension, James Pearce Jr. was eligible to return this week, but he’s also dealing with a back injury that the team is monitoring, according to […] The post Will Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. play vs. Bengals in Week 9 after 8-game suspension? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. completes 8-game suspension, officially eligible for Bengals matchup

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The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which they didn’t score any points, but they could’ve used some help on defense as well. That shouldn’t be a problem for the rest of the season, as James Pearce Jr. is set to return to the field with his suspension […] The post Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. completes 8-game suspension, officially eligible for Bengals matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski already rules 2 players out for Week 9 clash with Bengals

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On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons came crashing back down to Earth with a brutal 16-0 road loss to the divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping them to 3-5 on the season. The Falcons became the first team in the modern era to lose while giving up zero completed passes in a game, with quarterback Michael […] The post Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski already rules 2 players out for Week 9 clash with Bengals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski announces James Pearce Jr.’s expected return from suspension

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The Atlanta Falcons have a big divisional game on tap against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8, and have been missing linebacker James Pearce Jr. after an eight-game suspension handed down earlier this year. The Falcons’ offense picked up the slack in a 29-20 win over the 49ers last week that led to a […] The post Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski announces James Pearce Jr.’s expected return from suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL Brings The Hammer Down On Atlanta Falcons DE James Pearce Despite Police Dropping Case

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While Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. managed to avoid major legal repercussions for his alleged aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, he did not avoid punishment from the NFL. The league handed Pearce an eight-game suspension to start the 2026-27 season on Thursday, claiming that he violated its personal conduct policy in his dealings with ex-girlfriend and […] The post NFL Brings The Hammer Down On Atlanta Falcons DE James Pearce Despite Police Dropping Case appeared first on BroBible.

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James Pearce Jr's battery case with WNBA star ex takes fresh twist as new deal emerges that could pave way to NFL return amid felony charges

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A state attorney in Florida brought four charges against the Falcons star over an alleged incident involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson, last month.

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Falcons’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

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The Atlanta Falcons enter the draft in a waiting mode because of last year’s trade. Will they make a surprise move again this year? Here is the Falcons’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade. The Falcons have only five selections on the board. And they have to wait until pick No. 48 to get their first […] The post Falcons’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ Jessie Bates III reveals message he sent to James Pearce Jr. after arrest

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The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new era under head coach Kevin Stefanski. Atlanta kicked off their offseason program on Tuesday along with other NFL teams with first-year head coaches. One Falcons player revealed his message to his teammate who is not present for the start of the team’s offseason activities. Falcons safety Jessie Bates […] The post Falcons’ Jessie Bates III reveals message he sent to James Pearce Jr. after arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James Pearce Jr. not with Falcons amid legal issues

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Atlanta Falcons’ first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, James Pearce Jr., is in the midst of legal issues involving an alleged vehicle crash with WNBA star Rickea Jackson. On Wednesday, new head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed Pearce’s status with the organization in early April. Reports indicate that Pearce, who is 22 years old, is […] The post James Pearce Jr. not with Falcons amid legal issues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons Meet with 6-foot-6, 260-Pound Edge Rusher as Potential James Pearce Jr. Replacement Ahead of NFL Draft

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Per NFL Insider Ian Rapaport, former Missouri Tigers defensive end Zion Young had a visit with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday after meeting with the Houston Texans earlier this week. With all the news surrounding James Pearce Jr. and the uncertainty around his status for next year, the Falcons are looking for a replacement to […] The post Falcons Meet with 6-foot-6, 260-Pound Edge Rusher as Potential James Pearce Jr. Replacement Ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski Gives James Pearce Update After Offseason Workout News

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Atlanta Falcons head coach has provided an update regarding James Pearce Jr. after offseason workouts started on April 7.“Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is not with the team at the start of the voluntary offseason workout program.” Marc Raimondi wrote in an ESPN article.Pearce is facing four […] The post Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski Gives James Pearce Update After Offseason Workout News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. not expected at offseason workout after arrest

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The Atlanta Falcons have struggled with the James Pearce Jr. situation. But they’ve added some help at his position. Still, Pearce isn’t expected at offseason workouts after his arrest, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “Edge James Pearce Jr. is not expected to be in attendance for team’s voluntary offseason program when […] The post Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. not expected at offseason workout after arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski dodges James Pearce Jr. question at league meetings

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The Atlanta Falcons are still waiting on more information regarding rookie standout James Pearce Jr., who was arrested earlier this offseason in South Florida on several charges following a domestic dispute with WNBA star Rickea Jackson. At this point, it’s unclear how the legal process will play out, but if convicted of the most serious […] The post Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski dodges James Pearce Jr. question at league meetings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency

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The Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season ended terribly for the team. While they were able to pilot themselves to an 8-9 record, that record doesn’t show how poorly they played in the games that mattered. Most of their wins came at the tail end of the season, when Atlanta was already eliminated from playoff contention. Now, […] The post Falcons’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Free Agency

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The Atlanta Falcons were busy in free agency. And they made a trade as well. But here is their next step: the 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator after free agency. Last year’s move to get James Pearce Jr. cost the Falcons this year’s first-round selection. So they won’t be on […] The post Falcons’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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