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NFL preseason scores and live updates: Falcons’ James Pearce suspended; latest news and analysis from tonight’s games
By Josh Kendall and Jonathan Jones
The NFL suspended Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. for eight games without pay under the personal-conduct policy, the league announced today. Pearce faces felony charges stemming from a domestic dispute in February.
Per the league, the decision is final, and Pearce will not appeal. He is eligible to play in preseason games — beginning with tonight’s opener against the Denver Broncos — before the suspension begins Aug. 30. Pearce will be reinstated Nov. 2 and eligible to play Nov. 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid.
The Falcons declined to comment.
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