The NFL has placed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on the commissioner exempt list following serious legal charges, including strangulation and drug possession. Peppers, who has been a team captain and is in his eighth NFL season, pleaded not guilty to the charges after his arrest over the weekend. He will not be allowed to practice or attend games while on the exempt list, and his next court hearing is scheduled for November 22.

• Jabrill Peppers has been placed on the commissioner exempt list, meaning he cannot participate in team activities.
• Peppers faces serious charges, including assault and drug possession, which could impact his career.