James Pearce gets full-participation designation ahead of potential 2026 debut
Atlanta's report was an estimate following a walkthrough in Madrid. Receiver Zachariah Branch has been ruled out against the Bengals.
Atlanta assigned linebacker James Pearce full-participation status in its estimated practice report after he joined a walkthrough in Madrid. Pearce is working toward his 2026 debut following a suspension that kept him out for the opening eight games.
The suspension, imposed under the Personal Conduct Policy, was connected to a domestic violence incident earlier in the year. The Falcons conducted the walkthrough after reaching Madrid, then issued their participation estimates.
Receiver Zachariah Branch, who has a hamstring injury, received the report's only nonparticipation designation. Atlanta had already announced that he would miss the Bengals matchup. Defensive end Samson Ebukam had likewise been ruled out and was later moved to injured reserve.
Atlanta gave limited-participation designations to linebackers Yasir Abdullah and Divine Deablo and running back Brian Robinson. Abdullah and Robinson have hamstring injuries, while Deablo has a forearm injury. Three other players received full-participation status: defensive back Billy Bowman, with a hamstring injury; receiver Beaux Collins, with a hip injury; and offensive tackle Cameron Williams, with an ankle injury.
