James Pearce Jr. Arrested: Atlanta Falcons Rookie Faces Felony Charges in Alleged Domestic Incident with WNBA Star Rickea Jackson
James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons rookie edge rusher (Photo: NFL) Rickea Jackson, Los Angeles Sparks forward (Photo: WNBA) Breaking: Atlanta Falcons Rookie James Pearce Jr. Arrested on Serious Charges Following Alleged Domestic Incident with WNBA Star Rickea Jackson February 8, 2026 — In a stunning turn of events, Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. (sometimes searched as James Pearce, James Pierce Jr., or James Pierce) was arrested today in South Florida on multiple felony charges stemming from an alleged domestic dispute involving his girlfriend, Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson . According to multiple reports from authorities and major outlets, the 22-year-old NFL rookie faces two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of aggravated stalking, and additional charges related to fleeing police. The incident reportedly began as a domestic disturbance, after which Pearce Jr. allege...