Atlanta Falcons Rookie James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Domestic Dispute with WNBA Player
James Pearce Jr., the rookie linebacker of the Atlanta Falcons, was arrested in Miami over the weekend after police said he was involved in a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
According to jail records, Pearce is facing serious charges, including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking. He is also being held on suspicion of fleeing or eluding police with lights or sirens.
The incident allegedly occurred after Pearce and Jackson got into a heated argument, prompting Doral police to respond to the scene. Witnesses reported that Pearce's car crashed following the confrontation.
Pearce, who was selected as the 26th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has been facing scrutiny over his off-field behavior. The Falcons have released a statement saying they are aware of the incident but will not comment further until the matter is resolved.
Rickea Jackson, on the other hand, is a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks and was drafted fourth overall in the 2024 WNBA draft. She has had an impressive season, averaging 14.7 points per game and making 37 starts.
The incident raises questions about Pearce's ability to handle himself off the field and his commitment to being a role model as a young NFL player. The Falcons will need to address this situation carefully if they are to avoid any further backlash from their fans and the wider community.
James Pearce Jr., the rookie linebacker of the Atlanta Falcons, was arrested in Miami over the weekend after police said he was involved in a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
According to jail records, Pearce is facing serious charges, including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking. He is also being held on suspicion of fleeing or eluding police with lights or sirens.
The incident allegedly occurred after Pearce and Jackson got into a heated argument, prompting Doral police to respond to the scene. Witnesses reported that Pearce's car crashed following the confrontation.
Pearce, who was selected as the 26th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has been facing scrutiny over his off-field behavior. The Falcons have released a statement saying they are aware of the incident but will not comment further until the matter is resolved.
Rickea Jackson, on the other hand, is a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks and was drafted fourth overall in the 2024 WNBA draft. She has had an impressive season, averaging 14.7 points per game and making 37 starts.
The incident raises questions about Pearce's ability to handle himself off the field and his commitment to being a role model as a young NFL player. The Falcons will need to address this situation carefully if they are to avoid any further backlash from their fans and the wider community.
I MEAN, JAMES PEARCE JR IS A ROOKIE LB LINEBACKER FOR THE ATLANTA FALCONS AND HE GETS ARRESTED FOR BEING INVOLVED IN A DOMESTIC DISPUTE WITH A WNBA PLAYER?! THAT'S JUST CRAZY! 
u no how hard its 2 b a public fig but he just cant seem 2 keep himself in line. Falcons already had 2 deal w/ him b4 this cuz his behavior off field has been gettin some scrutiny. now hes facin serious charges & his future in the nfl is lookin shaky 
u can say he's lost control or whatever... but somethin needs 2 change ASAP.
and Rickea Jackson just got into a heated argument with this guy? that's crazy 
14.7 points per game ain't doing squat for her right now 
... I mean, what's with these rookies thinking they're above accountability? James Pearce Jr thinks he can just get into a fight with some WNBA player and then bail on it? No wonder the Falcons are already dealing with scrutiny over his off-field behavior. Can't trust someone who can't even handle a simple domestic dispute without losing control... or fleeing from cops 
. The Falcons need to take responsibility for drafting and supporting players who can't handle the pressure off the field... ouch 
and what about Rickea Jackson? is she just a pawn in this game or did they actually get into a real altercation? 
this whole thing feels fishy to me, but we'll just have to wait 'n' see how it all unfolds. 
she was just trying to have a convo with James Pearce Jr. and things got outta hand 
I hope she's okay, that sounds super scary... and omg the Falcons gotta handle this situation so carefully, their fans are counting on them to keep their players in check 
. this is a big lesson for all of us - our actions have consequences, no matter how small they may seem. we gotta hold ourselves accountable for our behavior, both on and off the field.
. I mean, think about it, James Pearce Jr was drafted 26th overall in the NFL draft and he's already making headlines for all the wrong reasons. It's not just about him, though - it's also about the WNBA players like Rickea Jackson who are role models for young girls everywhere. We need to make sure that our athletes know they're being watched, both on and off the field 
. The Falcons need to take responsibility for their draft picks and make sure they're not only talented but also have the character to back it up 
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he had a freak out w/ jackson, but thats not gonna be the end of his career. Falcons should give him a chance 2 work thru it 
Pearce's talent & character are way more important than one lil incident. let's not jump 2 conclusions here 