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Jabrill Peppers, the former New England Patriots safety who was cut before the start of the season, is expected to join the revamped Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Network.
Daily Mail has reached out to Peppers' agents and the Steelers for confirmation.
Peppers appeared in just six games last season, due to his arrest hours after his 29th birthday in October for allegedly strangling and assaulting his on-off girlfriend. Following his arrest, Peppers returned to the Patriots to play two of the team's final five games.
The 29-year-old Peppers, who was entering his fourth year in New England, made the Patriots' initial 53-man roster and was expected to start alongside Kyle Dugger in a revamped defense. Instead, Peppers' departure was the latest turn away from holdover players and contracts that were dolled out under former coaches Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo.
Now the former Michigan star and first-round pick joins the retooled 1-0 Pittsburgh Steelers, who've added veterans like quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver DK Metcalf before the season.
The Steelers have also added veterans in the secondary, including Super Bowl champion and ex-Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, as well as former All-Pro Jalen Ramsey.
Jabrill Peppers leaves his arraignment at Quincy District Court after being arrested on accusations of assault and possession of a Class B substance in October of 2024
Peppers arrives in Pittsburgh as strong safety Deshon Elliott has been battling knee problems. He recently missed Sunday’s opener against the New York Jets.
He signed an extension in July 2024 after posting a combined 138 total tackles and two interceptions over the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Over his career, he's eared more than $36 million, according to Spotrac.
