"James Pearce had a good season on the field for the Falcons, notching 10.5 sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery, and 16 QB hits in his rookie year and garnering a Defensive Rookie of the Year nomination."
"After the season, Pearce made headlines off-the-field in the worst possible way. He was arrested on very serious charges stemming from an incident where he is alleged to have rammed his vehicle into his ex-girlfriend's car as she attempted to flee to the police station."
The Atlanta Falcons traded up in the 2025 NFL Draft, acquiring pass rusher James Pearce Jr. and safety Xavier Watts. The Rams received a second-round pick, a seventh-round pick, and a future first-round pick in exchange. Pearce had a strong rookie season, recording 10.5 sacks and earning a Defensive Rookie of the Year nomination. However, he later faced serious legal issues after an incident involving his ex-girlfriend. The Rams utilized their acquired picks to select tight end Terrance Ferguson and wide receiver Konata Mumpfield.
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