Peppers placed on NFL commissioner’s exempt list cannot attend games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Jabrill Peppers will not be on the field for the New England Patriots until further notice.
On Wednesday, the NFL placed the veteran safety on the commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he cannot practice or attend games.
The National Football League has placed Jabrill Peppers of the New England Patriots on the commissioner’s exempt list. The Peppers cannot practice or attend games while on the roster.
–Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2024
The peppers were arrested early Saturday morning on multiple chargesincluding assault and battery on an intimate partner, battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of cocaine. He posted $2,500 bail for the charges. His next court appearance is November 22, but his appearance is canceled.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Wednesday that Peppers is allowed to attend team meetings under the rules, but will not be in the building “in the short term.”
Jerod Mayo says Jabrill Peppers is not in the building today. Relays that he understands the seriousness of the allegations. “I hope that’s not true.”
Peppers is, by rule, allowed to attend meetings. But Mayo says “in the short term” Peppers will not be in the building. pic.twitter.com/JAjfRe6Sch
– Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) October 9, 2024
The Peppers did not play for the Patriots 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 5 due to a shoulder injury.
The Patriots’ next game is Sunday against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium.
