Overview

• Tomlin confirmed the team is signing Peppers and said Elliott will miss the Week 2 home opener against the Seahawks.
• Multiple reports say Elliott sustained a sprained MCL and is expected to be out a couple of weeks, with a goal to return around Week 4.
• Peppers was a surprise Patriots cut on Aug. 29 after a 2024 season limited by lower-body injuries and time on the commissioner’s exempt list; he was acquitted in January.
• Tomlin emphasized Peppers’ ability to play both safety spots, handle run-down nickel, and contribute on special teams, while contract terms were not disclosed.
• A Week 3 trip to New England sets up a quick reunion with Peppers’ former team, and Tomlin did not rule out a rapid debut as early as Week 2.