James Pearce Jr. Misses Falcons Voluntary Workouts During Criminal Case

His Florida case has May court dates that could affect his availability.

Overview

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that James Pearce Jr. was not at the start of the team’s voluntary offseason program.
Stefanski said the team has been in constant contact with Pearce’s representatives, and club officials have declined further comment on the open case.
Pearce’s status matters for Atlanta’s defense because he led the Falcons with 10.5 sacks as a 2025 rookie, helping the team set a single-season mark of 57 sacks.
Police and prosecutors say the Feb. 7 incident in Doral involved Pearce following WNBA player Rickea Jackson, striking her car, fleeing from officers, crashing, running on foot, and resisting arrest.
He faces three felony charges and a misdemeanor stalking count, with a trial hearing set for May 4 in Miami-Dade County and a protective-order hearing on May 6.