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The Atlanta Falcons made a move in their front office on Saturday that flew under the radar after the James Pearce Jr. news.
Following the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookie's immediate and long-term future with the team.
The Cardinals may trade Jacoby Brissett, and coaching connections have the Falcons and Jets high on the list of possibilities.
Falcons president of football Matt Ryan declined to confirm Michael Penix Jr. would be Atlanta's starting QB when he recovers from his ACL tear.
The Atlanta Falcons have elevated Tokunbo “Tumbo” Abanikanda to the director of scouting.
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to part ways with a key member of the front office. According to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Falcons vice president of football operations and director of player personnel Ryan Pace will not be back in 2026.