James Pearce suspended 8 games by NFL after offseason domestic-violence arrest

James Pearce Jr. is a rookie edge rusher, so this suspension has zero bearing on standard fantasy formats — he was never going to be rostered there. The real relevance is IDP (individual defensive player) leagues, where an 8-game absence essentially erases half his rookie season and any breakout sack/pressure production he might have provided. In IDP formats, drop him to waivers or stash only in deep dynasty leagues banking on 2026 value. Meanwhile, whichever Falcons edge rushers/DL are next in line for pass-rush snaps (e.g., other rotational ends) see a modest bump in IDP snap share and sack opportunity for the first half of the season.