The Atlanta Falcons are expected to have a key defensive player return to the lineup for their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Linebacker James Pearce Jr., wearing number 27, was seen warming up before the Falcons' August 14, 2026 preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
The news comes as the Falcons prepare for their regular-season contest against Cincinnati. Pearce's return would bolster Atlanta's defense as they face the Bengals' offense. The linebacker's presence at the earlier preseason game suggests he has been working back from an unspecified absence.
