The New England Patriots defense received an unexpected boost on Monday. As was announced by the NFL, safety Jabrill Peppers has been reinstated to the team’s active roster after missing the last seven games on the commissioner’s exempt list.
While his legal situation following an October arrest remains unresolved, Peppers is therefore back with the team and permitted to participate in all football activities. What does that mean for the club, though? Let’s assess the move.
Improved safety depth
Before his legal issues began, Peppers had been a mainstay in the New England secondary.