The New England Patriots say safety Jabrill Peppers has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list while he goes through the legal process following his arrest on charges that he shoved his girlfriend’s head into the wall and choked her.

The NFL placed New England Patriots starting safety Jabrill Peppers on the commissioner's exempt list, the league announced Wednesday. Peppers may not practice or attend games while on the list. Peppers pleaded not guilty Monday after he was arrested Saturday on charges that include strangulation and drug possession,

The NFL placed Patriots captain and safety Jabrill Peppers on the Commissioner Exempt List after he was arrested on strangulation and cocaine possession charges following an altercation with a