Roger Goodell removed Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner’s exempt list Monday, clearing a path for him to play football after seven weeks away. What happened next was up to the Patriots. This is what happened.

Patriots defensive back Jabrill Peppers is back with the team today after spending most of this season on the commissioner's exempt list after he was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon,

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers said his legal team is cooperating with the NFL's ongoing investigation, but isn't sure when he might be back after being removed from the commissioner exempt list and becoming eligible to participate in practice and play in the team's games.