NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade
NFL suspends four players including Falcons' James Pearce Jr.
The NFL has issued suspensions to four players for violations of league conduct, performance-enhancing, and substance abuse policies. Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. received an eight-game suspension following a domestic dispute arrest, while three other players received suspensions ranging from one to six games.
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These suspensions impact team rosters and player availability for the upcoming NFL season, with specific players missing between one and eight games starting August 30.
Key Facts
- James Pearce Jr. is suspended for 8 games for violating the personal conduct policy.
- Pearce's suspension begins August 30 and he is eligible for reinstatement on November 2.
- Pearce faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police, resisting arrest, and stalking.
- Dorance Armstrong is suspended for 1 game for violating the personal conduct policy.
- Nazeeh Johnson is suspended for 6 games for violating the policy on performance-enhancers.
- Phidarian Mathis is suspended for 3 games for violating the substances of abuse policy.
- All four players are permitted to participate in team activities and preseason games until August 30.
- Pearce may have his criminal charges dropped if he completes a pretrial intervention program.
Who's Mentioned
personPhidarian Mathis“Buffalo Bills defensive tackle suspended for 3 games”personDorance Armstrong“Washington Commanders edge rusher suspended for 1 game”personNazeeh Johnson“Tennessee Titans safety suspended for 6 games”personRickea Jackson“WNBA player involved in domestic dispute”personJames Pearce Jr.“Atlanta Falcons edge rusher suspended for 8 games”locationDoral, Florida“Location of the incident involving James Pearce Jr.”