Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. could make his season debut in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals after serving an eight-game suspension, according to reports on November 6, 2026. The NFL suspended Pearce for the first eight games of the 2026 season for a violation of league policy.
The Falcons have not officially announced whether Pearce will be activated for the Sunday matchup. If cleared, he would provide a boost to Atlanta's pass rush as they prepare to face Cincinnati's offense.
