Peppers (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers missed the Steelers' last two games due to a quadriceps injury, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's AFC North clash against the Bengals. Peppers' return gives the Steelers another contributor on special teams and added depth at safety behind Kyle Dugger and Jalen Ramsey.

Peppers (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers was unable to practice all week and will miss a second consecutive game due to a quadriceps injury, and his next opportunity to play is Week 11 against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 16. Chuck Clark and Juan Thornhill will serve as the Steelers' backup safeties behind Kyle Dugger and Jalen Ramsey for Sunday's contest.

Peppers (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers was held out of Sunday's win over the Colts after suffering the quad injury during practice. It's concerning that he's still sidelined, but he'll still have two days to increase his participation and have a chance to suit up in Week 10 against the Chargers.

Peppers (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers suffered a quad injury during the week and was limited in practice Thursday before being unable to practice at all Friday. The Steelers' secondary will be missing several players, as DeShon Elliott (knee) landed on injured reserve earlier in the week, while Chuck Clark (illness) is questionable.

Peppers and the Steelers agreed to a contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.

EDGE Analysis

After he was surprisingly released by the Patriots at the conclusion of the preseason, Peppers remained unsigned for Week 1 but has now found a new home in Pittsburgh. Assuming he can get caught up with the Steelers' defensive playbook quickly, Peppers could be in line for a prominent role in the secondary in Sunday's game against the Seahawks after Pittsburgh lost starting safety DeShon Elliott (knee) to an injury in the season-opening win over the Jets. With New England last season, Peppers tallied 40 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble in six appearances.

The Patriots released Peppers on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers originally made the Patriots' 53-man roster and was expected to be a part of the team's safety rotation alongside Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie fourth-rounder Craig Woodson. However, the Patriots have elected to move on from the veteran safety, who should draw plenty of interest from teams looking to bolster depth in the secondary. Peppers played in 38 regular-season games (26 starts) for the Patriots over the past three years, posting 178 tackles (107 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three interceptions in that span.

Peppers (hamstring) is participating during OTAs, Eric J. Adler of the Patriots' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers ended last season on New England's injured reserve list with a hamstring issue, but he seems to be back in good shape with offseason workouts now underway. The Patriots did add competition for snaps during the draft in the form of fourth-rounder Craig Woodson, but Peppers will likely start at safety next to Kyle Dugger (ankle) in 2025.

The Patriots placed Peppers (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Chris Mason of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bills due to a foot injury, and his placement on injured reserve gave the Patriots space on the 53-man roster to sign corner Miles Battle from the practice squad. Peppers managed to play in only six regular-season games due to suspension and injuries, and he'll finish 2024 with 40 tackles (20 solo), two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble.

Peppers (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers missed eight contests on the commissioner's exempt list earlier in the season and will now miss the final three games with a hamstring injury. The veteran safety appeared in just six games this season, logging 40 tackles (20 solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception. Peppers signed a three-year, $24 million extension through 2027 back in July.

Peppers (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers missed last week's game against the Bills due to a hamstring injury and was subsequently limited in practice all week. He has not been able to get medically cleared and will be sidelined again as a result. In his absence, Dell Pettus and Marte Mapu are candidates to fill in at free safety.