Disturbing allegations emerge in Falcons rookie's arrest in Florida

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New details emerged Monday in the arrest of Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr.

Pearce was arrested outside of Miami last week and is facing several felony charges, including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing or eluding police. Pearce was involved in a domestic dispute with his WNBA girlfriend, Doral police said.

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. warms up for the New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 2, 2025. (Brian Fluharty/Imagn Images)

He posted $20,500 bond on Sunday and was released from the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Facility. He was ordered to stay away from his girlfriend.

Pearce allegedly crashed his vehicle into another car being driven by his girlfriend and struck a police officer while he tried to flee law enforcement, ESPN reported, citing a criminal complaint from the Miami-Dade County state attorney’s office.

The alleged victim told police that she noticed Pearce was following her in a white luxury vehicle and when she stopped at a red light, the NFL player tried to open her vehicle. The victim said she started to drive toward the Doral Police Department, while Pearce allegedly followed her. As she got closer to the station, she said Pearce cut her off and collided with her head on.

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 21, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

Doral police officers responded to the scene, according to ESPN. An officer