NFL · Atlanta Falcons · 16:53 ET · via @marcraimondi

NFL lifts suspension of Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr

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Marc Raimondi reported that Pearce's suspension has officially been lifted by the league today.

ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi reports that the NFL officially lifts the suspension of defensive end James Pearce Jr.

Pearce returns to the active roster after serving an eight-game suspension to start the season for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

The face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. Pearce is available to rejoin a defensive line that is currently missing defensive end Samson Ebukam due to injury.