New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has reportedly been removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt List and reinstated by the NFL, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
That means he is now eligible to resume football activities, which include practicing and playing in games.
Peppers hasn’t been on the field for the Patriots since their Week 4 game against the San Francisco 49ers.
He was ultimately placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after being arrested on multiple charges, including “assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of cocaine.”
After making bail, Peppers was seen leaving the Quincy District Court back in October with his attorney, who told media members there was evidence that would fully exonerate the NFL veteran.
The NFL released a statement on Monday acknowledging Peppers being removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt List. They initiated a preliminary investigation into the incident that is still ongoing.
The NFL removed #Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner’s exempt list today, and he is now eligible to practice and play in games.
The league opened a “preliminary investigation” into Peppers’ legal situation. That review is still ongoing. Full statement: pic.twitter.com/vfFKKxZFAN
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) November 25, 2024
If Peppers returns, the Patriots would have their full defensive unit intact, minus linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, who is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Stay tuned as more information becomes available on this developing story.
