James Pearce Jr.

James Pearce Jr. has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact

Pearce was added to the injury report with a back injury. It is not ideal that he was a late add on Friday. His status will need to be monitored closer to kickoff on Sunday.

James Pearce Jr. (groin) missed Atlanta's practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Pearce was able to play through his groin injury in Week 2, but the team let him miss Wednesday's practice to ensure that he has adequate time to rest and recover from it. It remains to be seen if he will have an injury designation heading into Week 3 or not.

The Falcons have listed rookie DE James Pearce Jr. as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Fantasy Impact

The Falcons play on Sunday night against Minnesota. The status of Pearce should be known closer to kickoff.

The Atlanta Falcons have selected EDGE James Pearce Jr. with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

The Falcons traded pick 46, 242, and a 2026 first-rounder to the Rams for picks 26 and 101. Pearce led the Tennessee Volunteers in tackles for loss and sacks in 13 games last season. The trade package to the Rams is a lot, but could be worth it in the long run if Pearce turns into one of the top pass rushers in the NFL.

Former Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. visited the 49ers on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

San Francisco holds the No. 11 overall pick next week. Pearce totaled 17 sacks and three forced fumbles across his past two seasons with the Volunteers.