Details on Jabrill Peppers’ contract extension with Patriots originally appeared in NBC Sports Boston
One of the most important players on the New England Patriots defense has received a contract extension.
The team and veteran safety Jabrill Peppers have agreed to a three-year deal worth $24 million, according to multiple reports. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo confirmed Friday morning that the team has agreed to an extension with Peppers, but did not provide contract details.
The contract could be worth up to US$30 million, by Field Yates of ESPN.
The Patriots signed Peppers as a free agent ahead of the 2022 season and he has been an excellent fit for the secondary. The 2017 first-round draft pick recorded 138 tackles, one sack, two interceptions and eight pass deflections in 32 career games (20 starts) for the Patriots.
Peppers is the fifth player to receive an extension from the Patriots since the start of the offseason, joining center David Andrews, defensive tackle Christian Barmore, running back Rhamondre Stevenson and linebacker Jahlani Tavai. The Patriots also re-signed several of their own free agents, including safety Kyle Dugger and linebacker Josh Uche, among others.
Keeping their best players has been a major theme for the Patriots since the end of the 2023 season, and the Peppers extension is just the latest example.
The question remains: who will be next? Pass rusher Matthew Judon and defensive lineman Davon Godchaux are entering the final years of their respective contracts. Judon has been open about wanting a new dealbut it remains to be seen whether anything will be done with any of the players.
