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.

When news broke that Jabrill Peppers was officially removed from the Commissioners Exempt List six weeks after he was charged with domestic violence and possession back in October, it placed the New England Patriots in a gray area.

On Monday, New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was removed from the league's Commissioner Exempt List, meaning he can participate in all team activities and play in games. Peppers was arrested for assault and drug possession in Massachusetts,