A day after the NFL removed Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner’s exempt list Monday, the veteran defensive back was back at Gillette Stadium and took part in the team’s practice on Tuesday afternoon.
“Extremely thankful,” Peppers said of returning to the team. “This is Thanksgiving. There’s a lot to be thankful for right now. I’m just happy to be around the guys. Happy to be back in the building. Happy to get back to doing what I love to do.”
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Tuesday that Peppers is on the active, 53-man roster, although it remains to be seen if he will be cleared to play during Sunday’s Week 13 matchup against the Colts.