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Falcons' James Pearce: Questionable with foot issue
Pearce (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.Pearce was added to the injury report Friday with a foot issue that prevented him from practicing, leaving his status for Sunday's game in question. If the outside linebacker has to miss his first game of the 2025 campaign, Arnold Ebiketie will likely see more defensive snaps with the Atlanta Falcons' linebacker corps.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Extends sack streak Thursday
Pearce recorded three total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.Pearce was one of five Atlanta Falcons to get after the quarterback during Thursday's divisional win, bringing down Baker Mayfield in the first and second quarters. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee is beginning to emerge as a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, having recorded at least one full sack in each of Atlanta's last six games. His next opportunity to rush the passer will likely come in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Will play Sunday
Pearce (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.Despite being listed as questionable, Pearce was trending toward playing after head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he felt good about the rookie's chances of suiting up in Week 14. Pearce has yet to miss a game this season, notching 15 tackles, including 5.0 sacks.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Questionable for Week 14
Pearce (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.Although the 22-year-old is dealing with a back injury, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he feels good about Pearce's chances of playing Sunday. Pearce, a 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee, has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 15 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. If he's active in Week 14, he'll likely operate as one of the Atlanta Falcons' top edge rushers.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Ready for Week 3
Pearce (groin) has no injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.Pearce was unable to practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, but he upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time to play in Week 3. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee logged two total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, across just 17 defensive snaps in the Atlanta Falcons' Week 2 win over the Vikings. He's expected to play as one of Atlanta's top rotational edge rushers in Sunday's divisional matchup.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Upgrades to limited practice
Pearce (groin) returned to a limited practice Thursday.Pearce dealt with the groin issue last week during practice but was able to play Week 2 against the Vikings. After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Pearce's return to practice Thursday would suggest he has a good chance to play Sunday against Carolina.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Misses practice Wednesday
Pearce (groin) did not practice Wednesday.Pearce dealt with the groin issue ahead of last Sunday's win over the Vikings but played in that contest and logged two tackles, including 0.5 sacks, on 36 percent of the defensive snaps. Leonard Floyd, Jalon Walker and Arnold Ebiketie would handle edge-rushing duties in Week 3 against the Panthers if Pearce is unable to play.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Gets after QB
Pearce registered two tackles, including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings.Atlanta's first-round rookies, Pearce and Jalon Walker, each recorded their first career sacks as their defense dominated J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings during Sunday Night Football. Fellow rookies Billy Bowman and Xavier Watts also recorded their first career picks. Pearce and Walker continue to rotate with Arnold Ebiketie and Leonard Floyd.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Playing in Week 2
Pearce (groin) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Vikings, Tori McElhany of the Atlanta Falcons' official website reports.Pearce will be ready to go for Sunday Night Football after he popped up on the injury report with a groin injury Wednesday, ultimately logging three limited practices. The linebacker failed to record any stats while playing 22 defensive snaps in the team's Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers, so he'll look to make more of an impact versus Minnesota in Week 2.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Questionable for Sunday
Pearce (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.Following a week of limited practice sessions due to a groin injury, Pearce has a chance to suit up in Week 2. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee played 22 defensive snaps in Atlanta's Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers but failed to record a stat. If Pearce is unable to play Sunday, fellow 2025 first-round pick Jalon Walker figures to see increased defensive snaps as Atlanta's top rotational edge rusher.
James Pearce Jr.
#27 DL / Atlanta Falcons / EXP: 0YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 242 lb Age: 22 College: Tennessee Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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