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The ESPN analyst and NFL safety didn't nail a bold prediction of his, but he's still certain of what the Atlanta Falcons linebacker can become
James Pearce Jr. extended his sack streak and breaking the Falcons’ rookie record against Tampa Bay on Thursday Night Football.
Last offseason, the Atlanta Falcons traded up into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick. Pearce currently leads all rookies with eight sacks and has recorded at least one in each of his last six games.
WALKER SACKED NEW England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in Week 9, forcing a fumble. Pearce was there to recover it. The very next week, Pearce got a strip sack on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, and Walker recovered it.
CINCINNATI — The Bengals are hoping to bolster their pass rush this offseason. Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. may be the perfect fit. Pearce impressed during his workouts on Thursday in Indianapolis, running a 4.5-second 40-yard dash (96th ...
While the Atlanta Falcons have been anything but consistent this season, rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been a consistent bright spot in an otherwise disappointing year. Atlanta overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the team couldn't have done it without Pearce.
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A simple stat proves experts wrong who doubted the Atlanta Falcons for making a bold move for former Tennessee EDGE James Pearce, Jr.
It's been a fantastic rookie season for current Atlanta Falcons edge rusher and former Tennessee standout James Pearce, Jr. Despite a forgettable 5-9 record, Pearce has turned things on over the last six weeks and should be a prime candidate for the league's Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
January 16 - Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce, who made the announcement on social media Wednesday, will forgo his senior season. He projects as a first-round pick in April's draft. Listed at 6-foot-5 and ...
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) against the New York Jets in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images The 2025 NFL draft delivered some promising young players, but several early picks have not lived up to ...
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is having an excellent first season, extending a streak in Week 14 not seen since Micah Parsons' first year.
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