Ahead of their third training camp practice on Friday, news broke that the New England Patriots had signed safety Jabrill Peppers to a contract extension. Head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed the report during a press conference shortly thereafter.
Joining the likes of defensive tackle Christian Barmore, linebacker Jahlani Tavai, center David Andrews, and running back Rhamondre Stevenson, Peppers is now the latest member of the team to sign a new deal with the Patriots this offseason. What does this particular one mean for New England from a big-picture perspective, though? Let’s assess.
The starting safeties are locked up for the future
The Patriots entered the 2024 offseason with some uncertainty surrounding their safety position.