"ATLANTA -- Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday he was "obviously disappointed" by the news of edge rusher James Pearce Jr.'s arrest on Saturday. When asked if the Falcons must prepare to not have Pearce in the interim, Ulbrich said he could not say. The Falcons' voluntary offseason program will begin in April. "It's still so early," Ulbrich said Wednesday, speaking at a previously scheduled news conference for Falcons coordinators. "We're still not there yet, either way.""
"Pearce is facing five felony charges in Florida in relation to an alleged domestic dispute with ex-girlfriend and WNBA player Rickea Jackson, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking. Pearce, 22, allegedly rammed his vehicle into Jackson's vehicle multiple times and was arrested after a chase that allegedly started when he hit a police officer in the knee with his vehicle. Pearce is also being charged with aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer."
Jeff Ulbrich described himself as "obviously disappointed" by the arrest of edge rusher James Pearce Jr., and the Falcons have not determined whether Pearce will be available for offseason activities. The Falcons' voluntary offseason program begins in April. Kevin Stefanski and his assistants offered no additional comment beyond the team's prior statement. Pearce faces five felony charges in Florida related to an alleged domestic dispute with ex-girlfriend and WNBA player Rickea Jackson, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking. Police allege Pearce rammed Jackson's vehicle multiple times, struck an officer's knee and was arrested. The Falcons are gathering information and the NFL will review the matter under its personal conduct policy. Pearce recorded 10.5 sacks as a rookie, part of a franchise-record 57 sacks last season.
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