Earlier today, The Morning Shift reacted to the news that Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been approved for a pretrial intervention program, though the timeline has been extended from the originally announced six months to one year, and that if Pearce completes the program without any further legal trouble, all felony and misdemeanor charges against him will be dropped, and he will avoid jail time. The Morning Shift crew also explain why they think the NFL may wait until 2027 to address James Pearce Jr. situation
Why NFL may wait until 2027 to give James Pearce Jr. final ruling
James Pearce Jr. #27 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Atlanta, United States.
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