Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. faces an eight-game suspension after being arrested in a February domestic dispute, triggering the NFL’s personal conduct policy — despite his legal team insisting he’s innocent and a pre-trial intervention deal could lead to dismissal if he stays out of trouble for six months. The penalty sidelines the standout rookie who set a team sack record, forcing the Falcons’ defense to rely on veterans and young players as they also cope without injured teammate Jalon Walker.

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