Falcons Confirm James Pearce Jr.'s Return Four Months After Arrest

James Pearce Jr. , a defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons, has been away from the roster since his arrest on domestic‑violence charges four months ago.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Pearce will report back to the team and start participating in individual drills starting Tuesday. The NFL stated that the case remains under review and league disciplinary procedures are ongoing.