FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Heading into the final week of 2025 NFL preseason action, veteran safety Jabrill Peppers had all but locked up a starting role within the New England Patriots defensive backfield … or so it seemed.
Peppers had figured prominently within the Pats‘ defensive alignments during training camp and the preseason — often taking the role as the top safety on the Patriots depth chart. In short, his experience, versatility and physical style of play appeared to make him an ideal fit within the upfield, aggressive defensive schemes preferred by head coach Mike Vrabel and coordinator Terrell Williams.