Patriots' Jabrill Peppers Apologizes for Hot Mic Comments
Peppers Regrets Distraction, Defends Team Despite Poor Performance
- New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers apologized for calling his team 'ass' during a conversation with New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, which was caught on a hot mic.
- Peppers expressed regret for the distraction his comments caused, emphasizing that the Patriots have more important things to worry about.
- He defended his team, acknowledging their poor performance but stating that they all know the standard and what it's supposed to look like.
- Peppers, who has started all 11 games this season, has been one of the few bright spots for the Patriots, who currently have the worst record in the AFC.
- The Patriots are set to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, with backup quarterback Bailey Zappe starting.