Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. made his season debut on Sunday after serving an eight-game suspension. Pearce played only 15 snaps in the loss to the Bengals, though, after back tightness late last week.

He had no stats.

Pearce rehabbed Wednesday, sitting out practice.

The Falcons also practiced without wide receiver Zachariah Branch (hamstring), linebacker Josh Woods (ankle) and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (illness).

Linebacker Divine Deablo, who played with his arm wrapped against Cincinnati, was limited.