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Peppers placed on NFL Commissioner Exempt List, can’t attend games
Peppers placed on NFL Commissioner Exempt List, can’t attend games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
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 practice or attend 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.
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.”
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
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) October 9, 2024
Peppers did not play in 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.
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