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Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed linebacker James Pearce Jr.’s suspension during Monday’s practice session. League officials suspended Pearce for eight regular-season games for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed linebacker James Pearce’s suspension on Monday. Pearce will miss eight regular-season games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. He was arrested in February following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend.

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will be suspended for the first eight games of the season for violating the league's personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday. Pearce was arrested in February following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend,

Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. received an eight-game suspension from the NFL for his Feb. 7 arrest following a domestic dispute with then-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, according to ESPN. Pearce was initially charged with three felonies: Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon,

The NFL has officially handed out its suspension to Pearce in response to his February charges.

Falcons EDGE James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Pearce entered a diversion program in May, triggering the disciplinary process.

The NFL announced four suspensions before Friday's preseason slate, with Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. ordered to sit out eight games

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed how the team is handling James Pearce Jr.’s eight-game suspension.

The Falcons edge rusher was involved in a domestic incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson, and arrested in February. What we know.