ESPN reported that Pearce got into a scuffle with offensive guard Matthew Bergeron, whose helmet came off in the fracas. The very next play, Pearce drew the ire of offensive tackle Kaleb McGary, who was screaming at Pearce with his helmet off.

The Atlanta Falcons got back to work on Tuesday morning for their first fully padded practice. Before they took the field, though, head coach Raheem Morris addressed Sunday's minor practice scuffle.

Veteran Leonard Floyd and rookie first-round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. are already making an impact for the Falcons, who had their first practice of training camp in pads on Tuesday.