James Pearce Jr. Returns from Eight-Game Suspension for Falcons

Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. is active for Sunday's Week 9 game in Madrid against the Cincinnati Bengals, marking the end of his eight-game NFL suspension. Pearce will play despite experiencing back tightness during Friday's practice. As a rookie in 2025, the former first-round pick recorded 10.5 sacks and finished third in NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.