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NFL reinstates James Pearce Jr. after eight-game suspension
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. returns from suspension ahead of Week 9 game.
In brief
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. returns from suspension ahead of Week 9 game. NFL reinstates James Pearce Jr. after eight-game suspension for Falcons edge rusher to play in Week 9 against Bengals. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
NFL reinstates James Pearce Jr.
NFL reinstates Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. after eight-game suspension.
Pearce eligible for Week 9 game
Pearce will play in sunday's game against the cincinnati bengals in madrid.
Coach Stefanski's plan
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Pearce will see action in week 9 but it is too early to tell how much he will play.
Falcons release other players
Falcons released Jared Ivey and Drake Jackson in corresponding moves with Pearce's activation.
Pearce's legal issues
Pearce faced felony charges after arrest on feb 7 following domestic dispute with then-girlfriend rickea jackson.
Pearce's legal resolution
Pearce entered 12-month pre-trial program with six-month clean record requirement and therapy sessions.
Pearce's return impact
Falcons defense ranks seventh in quarterback pressure rate despite blitzing on only 24.1% of snaps.
Critical time for Pearce
Pearce's return could impact falcons' nfc south title race during toughest four-game stretch.
The takeaway
NFL reinstates James Pearce Jr. after eight-game suspension for Falcons edge rusher to play in Week 9 against Bengals.
