Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. agreed to participate in a one-year intervention program that, if completed successfully, will result in the dismissal of three felony charges, according to multiple reports Tuesday ... .
James Pearce Jr., the 22-year-old who led Atlanta with 10.5 sacks in his rookie season, has been approved for a fast-track intervention program that will wipe his record clean, as long as he can stay out of trouble and away from his ex.