James Pearce Jr. was a "divisive figure" in the 2025 NFL draft before the Atlanta Falcons traded up to draft him at No. 26, ...

A big reason why the Falcons felt comfortable trading up to select Pearce is because of a story that Sports Illustrated's ...

The trade up for Pearce Jr. has been scrutinized in league circles, but Atlanta believes it has a player who fits into "the ...

The Falcons spent quite a bit of time trying to dig into whether Pearce was as difficult as he was reputed to be, were ...

The Falcons patiently sat at No. 15 overall and watched as Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker, a potential top five selection, slipped to their pick. Atlanta did its due diligence on the trade market, ...

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso didn't let what the Atlanta Falcons gave up for edge rusher James Pearce Jr. impact his expectations for the rookie.

A quick, lean rusher who often lined up out wide at Tennessee, Pearce impressed with his speed at the NFL Scouting Combine in ...

The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a glaring need for pass-rushing help, which fueled the club’s moves ...

Tennessee football edge rusher James Pearce is officially an NFL rookie after being picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 ...

Tennessee football edge rusher James Pearce is officially an NFL rookie after being picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24. Pearce was selected No. 26 overall in the first ...