Report: Jabrill Peppers expected to sign with Pittsburgh Steelers
Jabrill Peppers is expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. He was recently released by the New England Patriots after cut-down day.
Peppers recorded one tackle in two preseason games with New England. He was selected with the No. 25 overall pick in the First Round of the 2017 NFL Draft and has played 99 career games with three franchises (Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and New England Patriots).
Over eight NFL seasons, Peppers has recorded 511 tackles, 30 TFL, 5.5 sacks and seven interceptions. He will likely latch on elsewhere shortly as all 30 franchises navigate the 2025 NFL season.
Peppers had been with the New England Patriots since 2022. He originally signed a one-year contract with New England and played in 17 games, but then resigned with the Patriots on a two-year deal before signing another extension in July of 2024 for three years and $30 million.
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He enjoyed an illustrious career in Ann Arbor, playing for the Michigan Wolverines, as he was named a Unanimous All-American along with earning the Lott Trophy and the Paul Hornung Award in 2016. As a member of the Class of 2014, Peppers was a five-star-plus recruit out of Paramus (N.J.) Catholic, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 1 overall prospect in the state, the No. 1 safety in the class and the No. 2 overall prospect in the class.
He was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 25 overall pick in the Second Round of the 2017 NFL Draft, but remained with the franchise for just two seasons. His best season came in 2020 with the New York Giants, where he recorded 91 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
Peppers was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List last October after he was arrested on multiple charges, including strangulation and drug possession. He played in just two of New England’s final 11 regular season games last season and will now look to continue his career elsewhere.
Daniel Hager contributed to this report