The National Football League (NFL) has taken swift and decisive action in response to the recent arrest of New England Patriots player, Jabrill Peppers. Following allegations of him getting violent with his girlfriend, the NFL has placed Peppers on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
This move signifies the seriousness with which the league views such allegations and the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
The league made the move official on Wednesday morning … some four days after Peppers was jailed over allegations he roughed up his girlfriend during a dispute at a Braintree, Mass. residence.
According to court documents, a woman claimed Peppers got violent with her after they had gotten into an argument following intercourse … putting “his hands on her neck and” pushing “her head against the wall.”
Peppers, though, was adamant he committed no wrongdoing … and after pleading not guilty to assault charges in a Massachusetts courtroom Monday, his attorney told media members, “We have evidence that completely contradicts the alleged victim’s story and I expect my client to be fully exonerated.”
While the situation gets meted out, the 29-year-old defensive back will be on the Commissioner’s Exempt List — which means he cannot practice or play in games until he’s removed.
The next court date for Peppers — who did not play in New England’s game against the Dolphins on Sunday — is slated for November.
It’s a good thing the league is taking action and not just sweeping this under the rug. Domestic violence is no joke, bro. And now Peppers is going to have to face the consequences of his actions.
Flip to the next page for a video of Jabrill Peppers after the court appearance…
