James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Sat 12/27/25 2:59 PM

Pearce (neck) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Pearce began Week 17 as a limited participant at practice before upgrading to full reps Saturday. The rookie first-round pick's availability versus Los Angeles on Monday will provide the Falcons' pass rush with a much-needed boost, as across 15 regular-season appearances thus far, Pearce has racked up 22 tackles (14 solo), including a team-high 8.5 sacks. He's also logged five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Fri 12/26/25 5:16 PM

Pearce (neck) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pearce's ability to practice in a limited capacity bodes well for the linebacker's chance of playing Monday. The rookie first-rounder will have one more chance to upgrade his practice participation to full in the hope of dodging an injury designation ahead of the contest.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Thu 12/25/25 7:00 PM

Pearce (neck) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Atlanta didn't officially hold an on-field practice Thursday, but Pearce's status will nonetheless snow need to be monitored leading up to Monday's game against the Rams. The rookie first-round pick will have two more opportunities to prove he's able to handle full practice reps prior to being assigned a potential injury designation for Monday Night Football.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Tue 12/23/25 10:57 PM

Pearce registered two tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Pearce combined with Brandon Dorlus to bring down Jacoby Brissett for one of the team's two sacks. The 22-year-old continues to have a strong rookie season, as he's now racked up 22 tackles (14 solo), including 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery across 15 games played.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Sun 12/21/25 2:55 PM

Pearce (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pearce popped up on Friday's injury report as a DNP due to a foot injury, but he's been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The rookie first-rounder is on a six-game sack streak, accumulating 7.5 sacks over that span.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Fri 12/19/25 5:02 PM

Pearce (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Pearce was added to the injury report Friday with a foot issue that prevented him from practicing, leaving his status for Sunday's game in question. If the outside linebacker has to miss his first game of the 2025 campaign, Arnold Ebiketie will likely see more defensive snaps with the Falcons' linebacker corps.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Sat 12/13/25 1:53 PM

Pearce recorded three total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
Pearce was one of five Falcons to get after the quarterback during Thursday's divisional win, bringing down Baker Mayfield in the first and second quarters. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee is beginning to emerge as a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, having recorded at least one full sack in each of Atlanta's last six games. His next opportunity to rush the passer will likely come in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Sun 12/7/25 11:35 AM

Pearce (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Despite being listed as questionable, Pearce was trending toward playing after head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he felt good about the rookie's chances of suiting up in Week 14. Pearce has yet to miss a game this season, notching 15 tackles, including 5.0 sacks.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Fri 12/5/25 3:10 PM

Pearce (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although the 22-year-old is dealing with a back injury, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he feels good about Pearce's chances of playing Sunday. Pearce, a 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee, has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 15 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. If he's active in Week 14, he'll likely operate as one of the Falcons' top edge rushers.

James Pearce
EDR/LB ATL (5)
Fri 9/19/25 2:33 PM

Pearce (groin) has no injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Pearce was unable to practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, but he upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time to play in Week 3. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee logged two total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, across just 17 defensive snaps in the Falcons' Week 2 win over the Vikings. He's expected to play as one of Atlanta's top rotational edge rushers in Sunday's divisional matchup.