James Pearce will now require 12 months to have charges dismissed

While it was initially announced that James Pearce Jr. would enter a six-month diversion program related to multiple charges that could ultimately be dropped and dismissed, reporter Andy Slater reported Tuesday that the agreement has since been amended to a 12-month program. The change extends the timeline of the legal process but does not necessarily alter the potential outcome if Pearce successfully completes the program’s requirements. However, what the revised timeline could mean for Pearce’s availability during the 2026 season with the Atlanta Falcons remains unclear.