Jabrill Peppers is one of the most enthusiastic players you will ever meet, a guy who wears his emotions on his sleeve and whose electrifying personality can invigorate the entire team.
But Peppers was noticeably subdued on Tuesday, a sign that not all is well with a player who once was a central figure on the Giants’ defense. After playing fewer than half the defensive snaps in Sunday’s 27-13 loss, Peppers seemed at a loss to explain why he was used less by defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
Peppers offered only clipped answers when asked about whether it’s difficult playing far fewer snaps, while veteran Logan Ryan and second-year safety Xavier McKinney have been featured in larger roles.