Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. is facing a battery charge - as well as other offenses - after an alleged domestic incident with Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson. Doral, Florida, Police Chief Edwin Lopez told local station Channel 10 News that Pearce, 22, was in custody after crashing his vehicle during a chase with officers on Saturday, February 7. He is facing charges for the aforementioned two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, plus fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren and aggravated stalking.