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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr arrested on battery charges after dispute with WNBA star

February 8, 2026

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. was arrested near Miami after allegedly fleeing from police and crashing his car following a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce, who was a first-round draft pick and led the team in sacks, is facing multiple charges and has been booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr arrested on battery charges after dispute with WNBA star

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James Pearce Jr. is a first-round draft pick for the Atlanta Falcons.
He was arrested after a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Pearce allegedly fled from police and crashed his car.
He was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
Pearce was a leading candidate for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr arrested on battery charges after dispute with WNBA star

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