The league has suspended Falcons Edge James Pearce Jr. for the first eight games for his offseason domestic-violence case. Assuming there's no adjustment to the ban, that would make Pearce ineligible to play until Nov. 8 against the Bengals.
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Maybe They'll Just Play Without a Pass Rush
This Falcons D will be hard up for a pass rush after previously losing Jalon Walker for the season to an ACL tear.
That likely leaves Samson Ebukam, Azeez Ojulari, and Brandon Dorlus as the current edge leaders. If you don't know much about those guys, don't feel bad. None of them will scare an opposing OT.
Expect Atlanta to try to add to the position ahead of Week 1. If the Falcons don't import any help -- and probably even if they do -- this is looking like a pass defense to target in fantasy matchups.
