New England Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested in Braintree, Massachusetts, on assault and drug charges

BRAINTREE – New England Patriots safety and team captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested on charges including strangulation and drug possession following an incident in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday.

Braintree police announced Peppers' arrest Monday.

Jabrill Peppers arrested

According to police, an altercation occurred between two people at a home that led to Peppers' arrest.

He is expected to be charged with assault, assault with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of a Class B drug, which police say was cocaine.

The victim was treated at the scene, police said.

Peppers is expected to be arraigned in Quincy District Court on Monday.

No further details are currently available.

Patriots “gather information”

The Patriots released a statement following Peppers' arrest.

“We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend which police are currently investigating. We will have no further comment at this time,” the team said.

Head coach Jerod Mayo said on WEEI Monday morning that the team was still “gathering information,” but added that Peppers was still on the team.

“I don’t think anyone knows the facts or anything like that. It’s a process,” Mayo said.

During his conference call with the media on Monday, Mayo was asked if they would consider placing Peppers on the NFL commissioner's exempt list.

“We have informed the NFL and are still gathering information. I know the team made a statement today,” Mayo said. “I’m not sure how the league and we will handle this going forward, but we should have more information in the next few days.”

Mayo was asked if Peppers would be allowed to return with the team in the future.

“He is not in the building today, he has to appear in court. From the way we gather information, he can definitely be in the building. We don’t know enough to say he shouldn’t be in the building,” Mayo said.

Who is Jabrill Peppers?

Peppers, who turned 29 on Friday, did not play on Sunday Defeat of the team to the Miami Dolphins because of a shoulder injury. He had an interception the previous week against the San Francisco 49ers.

Peppers was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2017. After two seasons in Cleveland, he was traded to the New York Giants.

The Patriots signed Peppers as a free agent in 2022.

In July, Peppers received a three-year contract extension worth up to $30 million. Mayo named Peppers team captain again this year.

Peppers is one of several players in the NFL who play with a softshell Guardian cap to prevent head injuries.

After Sunday's loss at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots are now 1-4 this season.