New England Patriots defensive again Jabrill Peppers will probably be away from the group indefinitely within the wake of his arrest.
The NFL introduced on Wednesday that Peppers has been placed on the Commissioner Exempt List, which suggests he can’t observe with the Patriots or attend video games. Gamers who’re on the Commissioner Exempt Listing are nonetheless paid.
Peppers was arrested in Braintree, Mass., early Saturday morning after police responded to a disturbance. He was arraigned on Monday on expenses of assault and battery, assault and battery with a harmful weapon, strangulation and possession of cocaine.
According to an arrest report lady informed police in a 911 name that Peppers allegedly “hit her, choked her, took off her clothes and put her exterior” after an argument turned bodily. The lady additionally accused Peppers of smashing her head towards a wall and pushing her down some stairs.
Peppers’ lawyer mentioned Monday that he’s assured there may be proof that can end in Peppers being “absolutely exonerated.” A Patriots group captain, he was inactive for Sunday’s recreation towards the Miami Dolphins. Peppers was initially listed as questionable with a shoulder harm however was downgraded to out on Saturday. It’s unclear if Peppers would have performed had he not gotten arrested.
The 29-year-old Peppers is in his third season with the Patriots. He has been one of many anchors of the group’s protection, which is why he was rewarded with a three-year, $30 million contract this offseason.
