Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. agreed Thursday to enter a six-month intervention program, allowing him to sidestep trial on three felony charges and a misdemeanor stalking count, his attorney told ESPN. The program requires Pearce to maintain distance from WNBA player Rickea Jackson and participate in therapy.

Attorney Yale Sanford confirmed the terms, which are run by an outside third party. Pearce attended Thursday's hearing via videoconference and is scheduled to appear in Miami-Dade County Court on May 7 to finalize the agreement. Florida law permits the arresting officers and Jackson to be consulted before the deal is formally completed.

The charges stemmed from a Feb. 7 incident in Doral, Florida, in which Pearce allegedly used his Lamborghini to repeatedly ram Jackson's vehicle as she attempted to reach a police station. He then allegedly fled officers, crashed at an intersection, attempted to escape on foot and resisted arrest. Pearce was released the following day on a $20,500 bond.

Jackson wrote in a February protective order filing that she "knew James was going to hurt me" and feared he would kill her if the court did not step in. A permanent injunction hearing is set for May 21. Jackson, recently traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Chicago Sky, had indicated willingness to testify.

An NFL spokesperson told ESPN the league has been "closely monitoring all developments in the matter, which remains under review of the personal conduct policy."

In a statement, Sanford and co-counsel Jacob Nunez said Pearce "is committed to meeting all conditions" and "focused on moving forward" with the Falcons organization.

Pearce, the No. 26 pick in the 2025 draft, recorded a rookie franchise record of 10.5 sacks.