What happened: Pearce is back with the Falcons and expected to play Sunday, per Marc Raimondi. The league lifted his eight-game suspension on Monday, Nov. 2.

Why it matters: Atlanta released defensive end Drake Jackson and linebacker Jared Ivey on Monday to open space for him. Pearce returns to a defense that went the first eight games without him.

What to watch: Watch whether Pearce starts or is eased in with a rotational role on Sunday.