FOXBOROUGH - Brian Belichick didn’t hide or couch his feelings about having Jabrill Peppers back with the team, working toward a return. The Patriots safeties coach was happy to see Peppers, who was removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt List earlier in the week, back in the mix.

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.