The Atlanta Falcons' training camp got physical fast, and first-round pick James Pearce Jr. was right in the middle of it. On Sunday in Flowery Branch, Georgia, the rookie edge rusher found himself in not one but two separate fights during practice. His first clash came with center Ryan Neuzil, and things didn’t cool off.

The Falcons overhauled their defense in the offseason. They're hoping players with "a natural edge" lead to a change on the field, too.