Jabrill Peppers, former college star, arrested on multiple violent charges

Jabrill Peppers, a Heisman finalist at Michigan in 2016 and a top safety in the NFL, was arrested Saturday prior to the New England Patriots’ matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Peppers is being charged with assault and battery, assault, strangulation and possession of a Class B substance, which some are reporting is cocaine. Police were reportedly called to a residential address for an “altercation between 2 people,” according to a local NBC affiliate in Boston.

Further details are still unknown as of 9:30 ET Monday morning.

BREAKING: Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested early Saturday morning in Braintree. Police said he will be charged with Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Strangulation, and Possession
of a Class “B” Substance. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/eIujp1CYjI

— Ryan Breslin (@ryanjbreslin) October 7, 2024

New England head coach Jarod Mayo briefly spoke with reporters Monday morning regarding the incident. Here’s what he had to say:

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo on Jabrill Peppers on @WEEI:

“I mean, look, he called me that morning. I knew what was going on. And the NFL, we’ve informed the NFL what was going on and we’re still gathering information.”

Is he still on the team?

“Yeah. I mean, I don’t think anyone…

— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) October 7, 2024

Peppers is a team captain for the Patriots and could now be in serious jeopardy of being dismissed from the team. He’s totaled 23 tackles, 1 interception and a pair of pass deflections through 4 games this season. As you can see above, the Patriots are letting further facts come out before making any move regarding Peppers.

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.