Kevin Stefanski is in the news after Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Florida. He’s the Falcons’ head coach, previously led the Browns.
Cleveland's new head coach Todd Monken has not committed to Shedeur Sanders as the starting quarterback for 2026. He indicates a competition involving Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Deshaun Watson is likely, with development ongoing during the offseason.
James Pearce, a Falcons rookie and NFL sack leader, was arrested in Doral, Florida, after fleeing police and crashing his car following a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery and stalking, which could impact his NFL career. The team is gathering information.
Zachariah Branch, a Georgia football wide receiver and NFL draft prospect, has been arrested in Athens on charges of obstructing a sidewalk and law enforcement. The arrest occurred four days before the draft, but coaches have stated it does not impact their view of him. Branch has transferred from USC to Georgia and has been a top performer, including a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine.