Falcons' Pearce Skips Workouts Amid Legal Woes

0:00On April 6th, the Atlanta Falcons kick off their voluntary workouts this week, but star-edge Russia James Pierce Jr. is sitting them out. The rookie faces three felony charges from a February arrest involving stalking his girlfriend and dodging cops, with no word yet on his 20, 27 status. Reports confirm Pierce won't show for Tuesday's session as he deals with his legal mess, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. League discipline looms large once he's back on the field. Fans and analysts remember Pierce as a defensive rookie of the year finalist, who led the Falcons with 10.5 sacks in his debut season. The team traded up to snag him at pick number 26 in the 2026 draft, only for the arrest to hit two days after the awards. Coaches and execs are staying mum, but with players reporting, the spotlight's unavoidable now. Expect ripple effects on the defense if this drags. Workouts roll through April 20th, minicamp, OTA's in May and June. In mandatory sessions in early June, plenty of time to see how Pierce's saga shakes out

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