New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers returned to practice for the first time since October on Tuesday. He also had a short media scrum with reporters in the locker room.
As expected, Peppers was advised by his attorneys not to talk about the events that led to him being placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
The NFL has opened an ongoing investigation on the matter, and Peppers still has a scheduled trial date on January 22.
“You guys have questions about what transpired earlier in the season, but under the advice of my attorneys, I’m not at liberty to discuss any details,” said Peppers. I look forward to doing so as part of legal proceedings. …Surely thankful [to be back].
“This is Thanksgiving. That’s what I’d be thankful for right now. Just happy to be back around the guys, happy to be back in the building, happy to get back to doing what I love to do.”
Peppers isn’t sure if he’ll play on Sunday, and he did acknowledge that he has spoken with ownership about his situation.
Back in October, Patriots owner Robert Kraft said the team would cut Peppers if the domestic violence allegations against him ended up being true.
The incident stems from Peppers being arrested on multiple charges, including “assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of cocaine.”
After Peppers made bail, his attorney told reporters there was evidence he expected to fully exonerate the veteran defensive back.
