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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 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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Todd Bowles speaks out on the tension between Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski

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The NFC South got a little spicier when the Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski in January to be their new head coach. That means Stefanski will be facing his former Cleveland Browns quarterback and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller Baker Mayfield twice a season. The two don’t seem to have each other’s number on speed … The post Todd Bowles speaks out on the tension between Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wild but brilliant move Falcons must make in 2026 NFL Draft

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The offseason in Flowery Branch has already been crazy, and general manager Ian Cunningham has gone all in. Hiring Kevin Stefanski as the new head coach meant a significant change in how the offense operated. It meant a commitment to a structured, highly efficient, play-action-heavy attack. But the real fireworks came with the revamping of […] The post Wild but brilliant move Falcons must make in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 players Falcons must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft

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Atlanta’s draft situation has an unusual shape this spring. The most pressing concern remains the pass rush and the defensive front, despite the Falcons adding veterans like Azeez Ojulari, Samson Ebukam, and Cameron Thomas in free agency. Additionally, the front office has seen notable changes with Jeff Scott joining as the assistant general manager after […] The post 3 players Falcons must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak Showered With Praise From Multiple HCs

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The Las Vegas Raiders believe they got the right guy at head coach in Klint Kubiak, and multiple head coaches are quick to explain why he’s the one Las Vegas has been searching for.“We had to be patient,” Raiders general manager John Spytek said during Kubiak’s introductory press conference. “We had to let him go […] The post Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak Showered With Praise From Multiple HCs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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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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Tua Tagovailoa Gets Clear Message From Falcons After Dolphins Exit

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The Miami Dolphins chose to bite the financial bullet this offseason, cutting ties with Tua Tagovailoa. After the new Dolphins front office opted to end the Tagovailoa era in South Florida, he ended up signing with the Atlanta Falcons.On March 9, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Tagovailoa and the Falcons agreed on a one-year deal, as the former […] The post Tua Tagovailoa Gets Clear Message From Falcons After Dolphins Exit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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How Tua Tagovailoa, Kevin Stefanski relate to each other before Falcons pairing

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With the Atlanta Falcons bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to the team after being let go by the Miami Dolphins, he’s looking to have a fresh start under new head coach Kevin Stefanski. As Tagovailoa will compete for the Falcons’ starting job, Stefanski would reveal how he and the former Dolphins star are similar in a […] The post How Tua Tagovailoa, Kevin Stefanski relate to each other before Falcons pairing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Browns QB Facing ‘Expendable’ Tag Amid Rising Pressure

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Dillon Gabriel may not survive the Cleveland Browns’ looming roster shakeup, as the team weighs adding a new developmental quarterback.The former third-round pick still has a place in Cleveland’s plans — for now. But as the Browns sort through their quarterback room ahead of the 2026 season, Gabriel is beginning to look like the odd […] The post Browns QB Facing ‘Expendable’ Tag Amid Rising Pressure appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Falcons expected to sign running back as NFL free agency continues

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The Atlanta Falcons should look a lot different when the 2026 season kicks off this fall. Atlanta hired Kevin Stefanski at head coach, ushering in a new era for the organization. The Falcons are poised to make one free agency addition that should help them double down on their offensive identity. The Falcons are expected […] The post Falcons expected to sign running back as NFL free agency continues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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