FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Jalon Walker was getting a ride to Charlotte, North Carolina, late Thursday night from his home in Salisbury, N.C. He was scheduled to fly to the Atlanta Falcons' facility ...

Former Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was selected by Atlanta in the first round (No. 26 overall) of the NFL draft. Pearce Jr. appeared in 13 games for the Vols in 2024, recording 38 ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons looked at outside linebacker James Pearce Jr.'s numbers and film and knew the former Tennessee standout had the qualities to help their pass rush.

James Pearce Jr.'s destination in the 2025 NFL Draft couldn’t have unfolded better. After making a strategic move to trade back into the first round, the Atlanta Falcons selected the former ...

A former Tennessee Football edge runner has signed a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth around $16.8 million, according to reports. James Pearce Jr. will also get an $8.8 million ...