In a recent incident, Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers, 29, was arrested over the weekend in Braintree, Massachusetts. The arrest was made on charges of assault, strangulation, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a Class 'B' substance believed to be cocaine. Peppers was taken into custody early Saturday and was set to be arraigned in Quincy District Court on Monday.
The arrest stemmed from an altercation at a residence, as reported by Braintree police. One individual involved in the incident received treatment at the scene. It remains unclear whether Peppers has legal representation for the charges, as attempts to reach him for comment were unsuccessful.
Following the arrest, Patriots' Coach Jerod Mayo addressed the situation during a press call on Monday. Mayo mentioned that the team is currently gathering information regarding Peppers' arrest and will proceed accordingly. Peppers has been allowed access to the team's facilities for the time being, with Mayo stating that more details are needed before determining his status.
Peppers, a safety in his third season with the Patriots, signed a contract extension with the team earlier this summer. He was initially drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2017 and later played for the New York Giants before joining the Patriots. Due to a shoulder injury, Peppers did not participate in the Patriots' recent game against the Miami Dolphins, which ended in a 15-10 loss for New England.
As the situation continues to develop, the Patriots organization is closely monitoring the circumstances surrounding Peppers' arrest. For further updates on this story and more NFL news, visit the AP NFL hub at apnews.com/hub/nfl.
