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James Pearce Jr. has been a star

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris revealed that he wanted to draft former Tennessee Vols edge rusher James Pearce because of his attitude

Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, there was a lot of discussion about Tennessee Vols edge rusher James Pearce's "character". Pearce, who was selected in the first round of the draft by the Atlanta Falcons,

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Falcons’ Raheem Morris explains why James Pearce Jr.’s fights fit into team’s draft plan

When the Atlanta Falcons made the surprise selection of James Pearce Jr. with the No. 26 overall pick in the NFL Draft, it was widely assumed they were simply addressing a positional need on the edge. But head coach Raheem Morris says the reasoning went deeper than that.

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How Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is helping spark an attitude adjustment

The Falcons overhauled their defense in the offseason. They're hoping players with "a natural edge" lead to a change on the field, too.

Falcons rookie in spotlight after back-to-back scuffles as pre-draft red flags resurface

Coming into Atlanta, James Pearce Jr. was full of character concerns. On Sunday, Pearce was involved in two separate scuffles ...

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Former standout Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts already shining with the Atlanta Falcons

Ex-Notre Dame standout S Xavier Watts is already turning heads and shining with the Atlanta Falcons during training camp, and ...

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Atlanta Falcons Rookie Sets Tone At Training Camp

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Atlanta Falcons rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has ignited training camp with a blend of... The ...

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Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL Draft Guide: What you need to know

Atlanta Falcons Draft Overview 2023 record: 7-10 Third in NFC South; missed playoffs Falcons 2024 draft picks (8): Round 1, pick 8 Round 2, pick 43 Round 3, pick 74 ...

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Falcons' $16 million rookie pass-rushing pest has 'tenacity' getting under Atlanta's O-Line's skin

On Sunday, there were scuffles on the field involving a rookie pass rusher. A beat writer made it known that the offense can't handle the rookie's speed and ability to get to the QB.

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Atlanta Falcons mock draft update: Training camp edition

The falcons traded away their 2026 first-round pick to land James Pearce Jr. but they still land two exceptional players in ...

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Atlanta Falcons NFL draft picks 2024: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Atlanta Falcons: Round 1 (No. 8 overall) — Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington: This draft's first real shocker given the Falcons just ...

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Falcons draft predictions | Who Atlanta could take in 1st Round ...

ATLANTA — The NFL Draft is almost here, and the Atlanta Falcons once again hold the No. 8 pick for the third year in a row.

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Atlanta Falcons Draft Class Was 1 of 2 With Unusual Trait

The Atlanta Falcons draft class is unique in many ways. In today’s pace of transferring players in college football, it is really rare when a player hasn’t played at two different schools.

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Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

The Beast, Dane Brugler’s expansive guide to the NFL Draft, is here. The Atlanta Falcons have the eighth pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 25 in Detroit.

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Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Raves About Former Vol James Pearce

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix raved about James Pearce after practice. NFL training camp is in full swing right now and a major talking point for ...

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