The Atlanta Falcons received some big news ahead of Friday's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. Edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for the first eight games of the season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, the league announced on Friday.
While the suspension was expected, it's still a major blow to an Atlanta defense that just lost Jalon Walker for the season with a torn ACL. Pearce is still allowed to play in all three preseason games, and is expected to be out there for Friday's opener against the Broncos.
"James Pearce Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons is suspended for the club's first eight regular season games without pay for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy," the league wrote in a statement. "The suspension will begin on August 30 and he will be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, November 2."
Let's take a look at how those around the NFL reacted to Pearce's suspension on social media.
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While the suspension was expected, it's still a major blow to an Atlanta defense that just lost Jalon Walker for the season with a torn ACL. Pearce is still allowed to play in all three preseason games, and is expected to be out there for Friday's opener against the Broncos.
"James Pearce Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons is suspended for the club's first eight regular season games without pay for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy," the league wrote in a statement. "The suspension will begin on August 30 and he will be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, November 2."
Let's take a look at how those around the NFL reacted to Pearce's suspension on social media.
Posts by AdamSchefter
#atlanta #falcons #Broncos
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