Former New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers, currently a member of the New England Patriots, is facing serious charges after an apparent Saturday morning altercation.
Peppers is facing charges of assault, strangulation, and drug possession — believed to be cocaine — after the incident.
The 29-year-old Peppers was inactive Sunday as the Patriots lost to the Miami Dolphins, 15-10.
“We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in which the police are currently investigating,” the Patriots said in a statement. “We will have no further comment at this time,” they added.