After Patriots’ safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested on multiple charges Saturday, head coach Jerod Mayo was asked about his status in the NFL, and whether or not he is welcome to come into the building.
Jabrill Peppers won't be on the field for the New England Patriots until further notice.
The NFL on Wednesday placed the veteran safety on the Commissioner Exempt List, which means he cannot attend practices or games.
The National Football League placed Jabrill Peppers of the New England Patriots on the Commissioner Exempt List. Peppers may not practice or attend games while on the list.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2024
Peppers was arrested early Saturday morning on multiple charges, including assault and battery on an intimate partner, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of cocaine. He posted a $2,500 bail on the charges. His next court appearance will be Nov. 22, but his appearance is waived.
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Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Wednesday that Peppers is allowed to attend team meetings by rule, but that he won't be in the building "in the near term."
Jerod Mayo says Jabrill Peppers is not in the building today. Relays that he understands the seriousness of the allegations. “Hopefully they’re not true.”
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) October 9, 2024
Peppers is, by rule, allowed to attend meetings. But Mayo says “in the near term” Peppers will not be in the building. pic.twitter.com/JAjfRe6Sch
Peppers did not play in the Patriots' 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 5 due to a shoulder injury.
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The Patriots' next game is Sunday against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium.
