The Atlanta Falcons are certainly taking advantage of the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to draft Shemar Stewart over James Pearce Jr.

NFL fans call for Falcons EDGE James Pearce Jr. to win Defensive Rookie of the Year award

James Pearce Jr. continues to be a rare bright spot in a difficult Falcons season, breaking the team’s rookie sack record with his performance against the Buccaneers. The post Falcons’ 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.

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

Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. are sacking QBs at a historic rate.

WATCH: Falcons rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. records fifth consecutive sack

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 ...

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is having an excellent first season, extending a streak in Week 14 not seen since Micah Parsons' first year.

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.

The Atlanta Falcons held an official-30 visit with one of the most polarizing pass rush prospects in the 2025 NFL draft. Atlanta hosted University of Tennessee outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. last week, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.