New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the commissioner exempt list following his arrest in October on serious charges, including strangulation and drug possession. Peppers, who has pleaded not guilty, is scheduled for a jury trial on January 22. His attorney has indicated that there are ongoing discussions regarding a potential civil lawsuit, while Peppers has been unable to practice or attend games during his time on the exempt list.

• Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the commissioner exempt list, allowing him to return to the team.
• Peppers faces serious legal challenges with a jury trial set for January 22.
• The Patriots organization has a strong stance against domestic violence.