The New England Patriots signing safety Jabrill Peppers in free agency last offseason was a vote of confidence. The former first-round draft pick, after all, entered the open market off an ACL tear that had put a premature end to his 2021 campaign.
Despite the injury, New England apparently felt good about his outlook and potential in the system. Peppers repaid the trust the team had placed in him, developing into a valuable piece within the safety rotation in 2022 as well as a core special teamer. He also set himself up nicely for another trip to free agency.