The Atlanta Falcons' star edge rusher just got some very good news from a Florida courtroom. 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.

Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. received approval for his pre-trial agreement

Rickea Jackson withdrew her restraining order request, but Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. must stay away from her for 12 months until the case is resolved.