Falcons' Pearce Jr. Faces Charges, Seeks Therapy Deal

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Falcon's defensive end, James Perse Jr., is dealing with serious felony charges from a February incident involving his ex-girlfriend. The first-round pass rusher, who met Lana got last year by trading their current first-round pick to the Rams, faces counts of aggravated battery with. A deadly weapon, fleeing police, resisting an officer with violence and misdemeanor stalking. His legal team is pushing a deal to drop all charges if he completes therapy sessions in six months of probation. Reports say everyone involved, including the ex and the officers, is on board with this approach. Pears has always maintained his innocence, and this stems from an alleged car ramming followed by a scuffle during arrest. Last season, the 20-year-old finished third in defensive rookie of the year, boating with 10.5 sacks. Following the charges would wrap up the NFL's review under their personal conduct rules.

1:02Domestic violence typically means a six-game suspension without pay, but extra factors could stretch alonger. If the deal sticks, Perse gets back to hunting quarterback sooner than later, keeping eyes on his breakout potential.