Report: James Pearce, who is facing five felonies, has posted bail

Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. has been arrested on five felony counts. His charges include two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, fleeing and eluding police officers, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, and resisting an officer without violence. The arrest occurred following a domestic dispute where Pearce crashed his vehicle while attempting to evade police. A Miami-Dade corrections official confirmed Pearce posted a $20,500 bond and is expected to be released. His case has been assigned to the felony domestic crimes intake unit, and he has received a pre-trial conditional stay-away order concerning Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson. The Atlanta Falcons acknowledged awareness of the incident. Pearce, who was third in defensive rookie of the year voting, could face discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy.