“Absolute steal” – Patriots extending versatile DB Jabrill Peppers for three years welcomed by fans

Peppers is a first round pick from the 2017 NFL Draft.

“Absolute steal” – Patriots extending versatile DB Jabrill Peppers for three years welcomed by fans

Jabrill Peppers (via Imago)

The New England Patriots have brought back a valuable asset in Jabrill Peppers. As reported by ESPN’s Field Yates, the organization is signing him to a three-year deal worth $30 million.

Since being drafted in 2017 by the Browns, he has consistently improved and proven himself to be a versatile player. Head Coach Jerod Mayo was exuberant about signing Jabrill Peppers.

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I will say this, I'll confirm it, but I am very happy for Peppers and for his family and also for our team and organization. He really embodies everything that we want on the field. You know, he's very selfless, he's out there flying around all the time, and it's good to get that deal done.
Jabrill Peppers revealed via ESPN

Mayo understands the positive impact as a result of having a player like Peppers on the team. Peppers played in 955 defensive snaps last season and started in 15 games. He missed two games in the season owing to a hamstring injury. The defensive back ended his season with 78 tackles, one forced fumble, one sack, and one fumble recovery.

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Jabrill Peppers was scheduled to make $3.18 million this season

It was a no-brainer decision on the part of the Patriots to extend the selfless safety. Pro Football Focus graded him 87.3, making him the best defensive player on the Patriots roster.

Jabrill Peppers
Jabrill Peppers (via Imago)

Fans welcomed the team’s decision to sign him to a long-term deal. Peppers has found himself a home in New England after he spent his first few years playing for the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants.

The contract pays him $24 million but he has incentives that can bump up the value of the contract all the way up to $30 million. It will be interesting to see how the Pats fare this season, with a new quarterback and head coach at the helm. The front office has done a good job in retaining key pieces and bringing aboard role players.

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