# James Pearce Jr suspended for first eight NFL games 2026-08-15T02:52:45+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 NFL season after the league found he violated its personal-conduct policy. The NFL announced the decision on August 14, and the suspension begins on August 30. Pearce can play in pre-season games and is expected to return against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid on November 8. The suspension follows felony charges linked to a February domestic dispute involving former girlfriend and WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce entered a pre-trial intervention programme in April. The NFL action is separate from the criminal case and is final. Pearce recorded 10.5 sacks as a rookie in 2025. Atlanta will also be without Jalon Walker, who suffered a torn ACL. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, James Pearce Jr Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/james-pearce-jr-suspended-for-first-eight-nfl-games/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/james-pearce-jr-suspended-for-first-eight-nfl-games/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.